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t Citizen Vol. 38, CNo. 14 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart July 23, 2009 Serving the Greater Stuttgart Military Community Revitalized indoor range strengthens military missions By Brittany Carlson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office ooking down the barrels of their rifles, Special Forces LSoldiers take aim at the targets and begin a small weapons qualification. The duty day is over, and the noise is deafening, but training continues, thanks to Range 7, Stuttgart’s newly improved indoor range on Panzer Kaserne. Since the range received $650,000 in upgrades between October 2007 and April 2009, not to mention that it is available 24 hours a day, the facility has become one of the most-used ranges in Stuttgart (booked 15 out of 21 training days per month). “We’re getting a lot more people using it because it’s brand new,” said Dave Shaffer, local training area coor- dinator for Stuttgart’s Training Support Photo courtesy of Eric Steen Service members in all branches can use Range 7, the newly renovated indoor range on Panzer Kaserne, shown here See Range on page 4 with its new wooden walls, built to prevent bullets from ricocheting. The range reopened in April 2009. Web site to open sign-ups for post 9/11 GI Bill transfer By Donna Miles To prepare for the anticipated response in the run- the equivalent of four nine-month academic years — American Forces Press Service up to the Aug. 1 effective date, the department has can be transferred to a spouse, one or more children launched a secure Web site so service members can or any combination, he said. The family member must ligible service members can now register register any immediate family members to receive be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment their immediate family members to receive their unused benefits, Clark said. Reporting System to receive the benefits. Eany unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits on “What we are doing is queuing up requests and Service members also have the option to use the new Defense Department Web site. approvals for the many family members that we some benefits themselves and transfer what they The Post-9/11 GI Bill takes effect Aug. 1 and expect to be going to school this fall” with hopes haven’t used to one or more family members. offers a two-fold benefit, said Bob Clark, the Penta- of using their spouse’s or parent’s Post-9/11 GI Bill Even after transferring the benefits, they remain the gon’s assistant director for accessions policy. It gives benefits, he added. “property” of the service member who earned them, the military a tool to help encourage recruiting and The site, https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/, will who can revoke them or redesignate who receives retention, while allowing career service members the be accessible using a common access card, Defense them at any time. first opportunity “to share the benefits they’ve earned Department self-service user identification or a However, new names can be added as long as the with those they love,” he said. Defense Finance and Accounting Service personal member is in the military, but not after, separating or The transferability provision — which Defense identification number. retiring, Clark said. Defense officials advise erring Secretary Robert M. Gates pushed after first hearing Eligible service members can register the names on the side of caution, and including every eligible the idea from a military spouse group at Fort Hood, of any immediate family member they would like to family member on the registration form. Texas, — has generated a lot of excitement. share their benefits with, even designating how many “We are recommending that every eligible “We have had an overwhelming response and do months of benefits each person named can receive, dependent receive at least one month of benefit,” expect quite a few of our members to take advantage Clark explained. of this,” Clark said. The service member’s 36 months of benefits — See GI Bill on page 5

Pages 8-9 Page 10 inside Summer jobs keep Vienna is for his teens busy coffee lovers t Close to 100 Stuttgart young adults are Visitors to Austria’s capital can find earning extra cash and planning for the culinary delights, including coffee edition future with the Summer Hire and Hired! and chocolate, as well as a medley of Apprenticeship programs. history and modern flair. Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, July 23, 2009 The Citizen, July 23, 2009 NewS Page 3 New Citizen publisher brings advantages for readers, advertisers Taking News & Notes By Larry Reilly Another new improvement is the addition of per week. JAG office now accepting USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office classified ads (formerly in the Community Post) to The electronic marquees can be found on all four care of The Citizen. Community members can submit ads by garrison installations. They hold up to one dozen brief FLEP applications eaders may have noticed some changes to e-mailing [email protected], or calling civ. messages each and are updated twice a week. The Office of the Judge Advocate General The Citizen newspaper during the past few 0631-303-35531. The “News Flashes” and “News Briefs” are e-mail our own is now accepting applications for the Army’s Rissues. This is because we now have a new The Citizen is a great way to publicize your infor- messages sent out via various mailing lists, which Funded Legal Education Program. Under this publisher, Advanti Pro! mation, but it’s not the only venue. The Public Affairs provide specific information pertaining to traffic jams, Sgt. Cody Stoll of the Landstuhl program, the Army can send up to 25 active Having a commercial publisher provides many ad- Office manages a variety of informational mediums, local demonstrations and last minute news. Regional Medical Center removes duty commissioned officers to law school at the vantages for you, the reader. For example, The Citizen including electronic marquees, the Command Infor- The Stuttgart Garrison Web site, www.stuttgart. a tourniquet from the arm of government’s expense, if funding permits. is now delivered to all on-post housing units, as well mation Channel, garrison Web site and e-mail News army.mil, is the main location for Stuttgart community Sgt. Don Baker, 52nd Signal Selected officers will attend law school as more than a dozen other community locations. In Flashes. information, including messages from all of the above Battalion, July 9 during a blood beginning in the fall of 2010 and will remain on addition, the bi-weekly newspaper now includes in- The catch? The Public Affairs Office can only put mediums and a community calendar of events. drive in the Patch Fitness Center. active duty while attending law school. formation formerly found only in the Community Post out information that it receives. In other words, if you’d The bottom line is, if you or your agency would Ninety people arrived to donate, This program is open to commissioned of- and the Out & About in Baden-Württemberg electronic like the community to know about something that is like to inform the Stuttgart Community about an event and 81 units of whole blood were ficers in the ranks of second lieutenant through newsletters. going on in the community, let the Public Affairs Office or activity, just send the who, what, where, when and collected. Each unit of whole captain. Applicants must have at least two, but As always, the newspaper staff produces a variety know as soon as possible, and we will post it to one or why, along with a point of contact to stuttgartmedia@ blood has the ability to affect three not more than six years of total active service at of news, feature, travel and sports stories with support- more of the following media venues: eur.army.mil, and we will share it with the community. the time legal training begins. lives, said Mike Peacock, the blood ing photographs. The staff also posts additional photos The Command Information Channel is a slide show You can also sign up to be part of our e-mail list via Eligible officers interested in applying should donor recruiter with the Armed of the stories they cover on the garrison’s Flickr site displayed on the garrison Web site and on television that address. immediately register for the earliest offering of at www.flickr.com/photos/usagstuttgart. Currently, for all on-post housing units that have TKS. There Be advised, with the world of publications comes Services Blood Bank Center- the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must there are more than 800 community photos posted are about 50 informational slides on the CIC at any deadlines. The earlier you can send us information on Europe in Landstuhl. send their request through command channels, to on the site. given time, and the program is updated three times an event, the more publicity your event will have. include the officer’s branch manager, with a copy Susan Huseman furnished to the JAG Office, Attn. DAJA-PT, to be received before Nov. 1, 2009. CorreCtions For more information, contact the Stuttgart The Citizen will take a short In the story on traveling Space Available in the July 9 issue of The Legal Office at 421-4156/civ. 0711-729-4156. Citizen (Flying Space Available requires flexibility, advance preparation on Focus groups to assess Army Family Stuttgart students receive publication break. We will Page 4), we wrote spouses of deployed service members can be upgraded to Category 3 if the deployment is for 366 days. The story should read “if Covenant success at seven garrisons space camp scholarship return to print on Aug. 20. the deployment is for more than 365 days.” The Military Child Education Coalition Installation Management Command Europe is encouraged to complete. awarded the Bernard Curtis Brown II Memo- Public Affairs Office The survey will focus on gauging community rial Space Camp Scholarship to 15 military satisfaction with all aspects of Covenant-related pro- children, including two from U.S. Army Gar- n he TreeT rison Stuttgart. O T S rom mid-July through September, the U. S. grams and services, from health care, housing and he Army, Europe and Installation Management Sixth-grader Noelle Gilster of Böblingen youth services, to single Soldier programs and other t Command-Europe region will join forces to Elementary School and eighth-grader Kara F Morale, Welfare and Recreation and quality of life Citizen What was your favorite summer job? evaluate just how well the Army Family Covenant is Johnson of Robinson Barracks Middle School programs. Col. Richard M. Pastore meeting the needs and expectations of Soldiers and have been granted the scholarship and will be In USAG Stuttgart, the focus groups will be con- U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander families in Europe. sent to Huntsville, Ala. for a five-day program, ducted July 22-24 in the Patch Community Club. Four Public Affairs Officer Editor The Army Family Covenant assessment in Europe where they will learn about the skills required focus groups, each consisting of 28 people, will be Larry Reilly Susan Huseman is the first initiative of its size and scope in the Army. to become an astronaut. asked to discuss “what the AFC means to them, what [email protected] [email protected] It is a holistic approach designed to study and evaluate Bernard Curtis Brown II was an 11-year-old it has done for them, and what they would like to see the effectiveness of the full range of AFC programs military child with a deep interest in science Assistant Editor Culture and Leisure it do,” said Ed McCargo, the director of the garrison’s and services. The goal is to maximize the positive who was killed Sept. 11, 2001, while on board Brittany Carlson Birgit Thompson Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office. an airplane hi-jacked by terrorists. [email protected] [email protected] impacts for Army Families in Europe. The assessment begins in July with pre-defined The garrison is doing everything possible to make Out-process security before Contact Information sure all demographic groups are represented. “We Telephone: 431-3105/civ. 07031-15-3105 focus groups drawn from the seven garrisons across separating from garrison Fax: 431-3096/civ. 07031-15-3096 Europe that have been most impacted by recurring, tasked units and Family Readiness Groups to provide Both military members and Department of E-mail: [email protected] extended deployments: U.S. Army Garrisons Weis- specific demographic slices, such as E4s and below Web site: [email protected] Col. Margie McGregor Spc. Ramon Benton Lt. Col. Anthony Porter Christina Dall Defense civilians leaving U.S. Army Garrison baden, Stuttgart, Ansbach, Schweinfurt, Bamberg, living on post and E4s and below living off-post,” Mc- Office Location: Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne (U.S. Air Force) (U.S. Army) (U.S. Marines) (Civilian) Stuttgart for a new assignment must first out- U.S. Army Address: Unit 30401, APO AE 09107 Grafenwöhr, and Vicenza. Cargo said. There is even a focus group for students German Address: USAG-S PAO, Panzer Kaserne, in Department of Defense Dependents Schools. process. Those who leave the garrison without “I was the lifeguard in “Lifeguarding. “I was a lifeguard and On-site facility visits and interviews will be Geb. 2949, 3rd Floor, Panzerstrasse, 71032 Böblingen “Mowing lawns at $25 The online survey will become available between stopping by the Security Office will not be loaded Tracy, Calif. I got to teach or more a pop. It was Outdoors and at a pool taught swimming to conducted, spanning a wide range of uniformed and into the new duty station’s employee system, or This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of Aug. 15 and Sept. 15. A link will be posted on the swimming. ” tax-free money.” and lots of fun.” children.” civilian individuals represented in Family Readiness be able to access classified material. the Department of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not neces- Groups, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Stuttgart Web site. sarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or According to AR380-5 and AR380-67, in- the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this publication programs, and commanders and command sergeants and out-processing through security is required is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the USAG Stuttgart major. For more information on the focus groups or the on- of every DoD civilian employee, especially Public Affairs Office. Private organizations noted in this publication The focus group assessment will be followed up in line survey, call the USAG Stuttgart Plans, Analysis, and are not part of DoD. those who have access to classified material. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including August with an online survey that anyone in Europe Integration Office at 431-2257/civ. 07031-15-2257. For more information, stop by the USAG inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the Stuttgart Security Office in Building 2949, products or services advertised by the U.S. Army. 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For display advertising rates, call Hanna-Maria Rodriguez Davies (U.S. Army) (Retired, U.S. Navy) Youth entering 9th- to 12th-grade are eligible to Weills at civ. 0631-3033-5537, e-mail [email protected]. For (U.S. Air Force) (U.S. Air Force) participate. The fee is $150. Participants must be classified advertising rates, call Sabrina Braun at civ. 0631-357- enrolled in CYS Services to register. For more in- 8306, e-mail [email protected]. “Painting inside of “I sold souvenirs at “I used to be a hotel “I worked at a canning houses. It was a non- a water park. I had liquidator. I got to factory in Ohio during formation, call 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. [email protected] stress job.” unlimited access to it.” travel a lot.” WWII. I was 14.” The Citizen, July 23, 2009 NewS Page 3 Taking News & Notes care of JAG office now accepting FLEP applications The Office of the Judge Advocate General our own is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Under this Sgt. Cody Stoll of the Landstuhl program, the Army can send up to 25 active Regional Medical Center removes duty commissioned officers to law school at the a tourniquet from the arm of government’s expense, if funding permits. Sgt. Don Baker, 52nd Signal Selected officers will attend law school Battalion, July 9 during a blood beginning in the fall of 2010 and will remain on drive in the Patch Fitness Center. active duty while attending law school. Ninety people arrived to donate, This program is open to commissioned of- and 81 units of whole blood were ficers in the ranks of second lieutenant through collected. Each unit of whole captain. Applicants must have at least two, but blood has the ability to affect three not more than six years of total active service at the time legal training begins. lives, said Mike Peacock, the blood Eligible officers interested in applying should donor recruiter with the Armed immediately register for the earliest offering of Services Blood Bank Center- the Law School Admission Test. Applicants must Europe in Landstuhl. send their request through command channels, to include the officer’s branch manager, with a copy Susan Huseman furnished to the JAG Office, Attn. DAJA-PT, to be received before Nov. 1, 2009. For more information, contact the Stuttgart Legal Office at 421-4156/civ. 0711-729-4156. Focus groups to assess Army Family Stuttgart students receive Covenant success at seven garrisons space camp scholarship The Military Child Education Coalition Installation Management Command Europe is encouraged to complete. awarded the Bernard Curtis Brown II Memo- Public Affairs Office The survey will focus on gauging community rial Space Camp Scholarship to 15 military satisfaction with all aspects of Covenant-related pro- children, including two from U.S. Army Gar- rison Stuttgart. rom mid-July through September, the U. S. grams and services, from health care, housing and Army, Europe and Installation Management Sixth-grader Noelle Gilster of Böblingen youth services, to single Soldier programs and other Command-Europe region will join forces to Elementary School and eighth-grader Kara F Morale, Welfare and Recreation and quality of life evaluate just how well the Army Family Covenant is Johnson of Robinson Barracks Middle School programs. meeting the needs and expectations of Soldiers and have been granted the scholarship and will be In USAG Stuttgart, the focus groups will be con- families in Europe. sent to Huntsville, Ala. for a five-day program, ducted July 22-24 in the Patch Community Club. Four The Army Family Covenant assessment in Europe where they will learn about the skills required focus groups, each consisting of 28 people, will be is the first initiative of its size and scope in the Army. to become an astronaut. asked to discuss “what the AFC means to them, what It is a holistic approach designed to study and evaluate Bernard Curtis Brown II was an 11-year-old it has done for them, and what they would like to see the effectiveness of the full range of AFC programs military child with a deep interest in science it do,” said Ed McCargo, the director of the garrison’s and services. The goal is to maximize the positive who was killed Sept. 11, 2001, while on board impacts for Army Families in Europe. Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office. an airplane hi-jacked by terrorists. The assessment begins in July with pre-defined The garrison is doing everything possible to make Out-process security before focus groups drawn from the seven garrisons across sure all demographic groups are represented. “We Europe that have been most impacted by recurring, tasked units and Family Readiness Groups to provide separating from garrison Both military members and Department of extended deployments: U.S. Army Garrisons Weis- specific demographic slices, such as E4s and below Defense civilians leaving U.S. Army Garrison baden, Stuttgart, Ansbach, Schweinfurt, Bamberg, living on post and E4s and below living off-post,” Mc- Stuttgart for a new assignment must first out- Grafenwöhr, and Vicenza. Cargo said. There is even a focus group for students in Department of Defense Dependents Schools. process. Those who leave the garrison without On-site facility visits and interviews will be stopping by the Security Office will not be loaded conducted, spanning a wide range of uniformed and The online survey will become available between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15. A link will be posted on the into the new duty station’s employee system, or civilian individuals represented in Family Readiness be able to access classified material. Stuttgart Web site. Groups, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers According to AR380-5 and AR380-67, in- programs, and commanders and command sergeants and out-processing through security is required major. For more information on the focus groups or the on- of every DoD civilian employee, especially The focus group assessment will be followed up in line survey, call the USAG Stuttgart Plans, Analysis, and those who have access to classified material. August with an online survey that anyone in Europe Integration Office at 431-2257/civ. 07031-15-2257. For more information, stop by the USAG Stuttgart Security Office in Building 2949, Panzer Kaserne, or call 431-2014/civ. 07031- 15-2014. Youth basketball camp set The Child, Youth and School Services youth basketball camp is scheduled for Aug. 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Panzer Fitness Center. Youth entering 9th- to 12th-grade are eligible to participate. The fee is $150. Participants must be enrolled in CYS Services to register. For more in- formation, call 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. Page 4 newS and FeaTureS The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Range ...... Continued from page 1 The new changes, funded by the 7th Joint Multi National Training Center. The range supports the entire Command, also make the range envi- Stuttgart military community, including ronmentally friendly. The sand bullet Navy SEALS, Marines, AFRICOM catch was replaced with shredded tires, and its most frequent customers, 1/10th called ‘Gran-Tex.’ This not only cuts Special Forces Soldiers. down on hazardous materials, but keeps Although the eight-lane, 25-meter sand and lead particles from becoming range was built in 1983, it was rarely airborne — a danger to training service utilized until recently because it used members if inhaled, Shaffer said. sand, a difficult substance to maintain “We’re one of the first indoor ranges and clean. “It was dark and nasty in in Germany that has Gran-Tex,” he Photo courtesy of Eric Steen here,” Shaffer recalled. “We had to hose added. In addition, using shredded tires A worker lays down shredded tires for the new bullet catch in Range 7. down the floor. It was such a pain to also saves the range more than $28,000 run, and restricted the amount of time a year, compared to the sand, which was 24-hour availability. demolition area; an 18-room shoot [service members] got to shoot.” more expensive to maintain. “If a unit wants to shoot until mid- house, and a Military Operations on Now, with its new wooden walls, The new bullet catch is the best night, our outdoor ranges can’t support Urban Terrain site with seven Middle rubberized flooring and environmental- improvement for Special Operations that, but our indoor range can,” Shaffer Eastern-styled buildings. ly-friendly bullet catch, Range 7 is one Command Europe 1st Sgt. Ted Munter, said. Service members do not even have Shaffer, who has managed the LTA of Germany’s most modern shooting who used Range 7 both before and after to come at night to practice night fire. since October 2006, considers the new ranges, Shaffer said. It also helps Spe- its renovations. “With night fire [training], instead of indoor range his crowning achievement cial Forces Soldiers with their missions “It allows you to focus more on having to be on an outdoor range and in Stuttgart. by containing live fire noise, since they your skills and less time on clean up,” wait until dark, they can go in [Range He recalls thinking “We have to take often need to shoot during the evening Munter said. “You’re not as limited on 7] and turn the lights off.” this 1985 technology and bring it up to or pre-dawn hours. the amount of rounds that you can fire All of the lights in Range 7 were up- the 21st century, because we can’t put “This is very pertinent to the com- in rapid succession, because [Gran-Tex] graded during the renovations, as well people in it.” Since its new makeover, munity,” Shaffer said. “Given the doesn’t create as much dust. as the ventilation system, bathrooms more than 50 percent of all possible nature of our agreements [with the “You can actually fire until about and offices. training days in Range 7 are booked. German community] we can’t fire out- 15 minutes prior to your range inspec- Besides the indoor range, the entire “It’s a very tangible, concrete benefit side of specific hours. It supports our tion,” he added. Stuttgart local training area includes that I am leaving behind from my tenure Special Operations guys and helps with The indoor range also helps units six outdoor ranges (across from Panzer here,” Shaffer said. “I know that I made a keeping the neighbors happy.” qualify for nighttime shooting with its Kaserne), including a sniper hide and positive impact on this community.” Cookouts turn up heat for barbecue fire safety Installation Management Command-Europe this by pouring soapy water on the connection points. Public Affairs Office If bubbles appear, retighten the connections and test again. Also, if repairs to gas lines are needed, ensure here’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one qualified repair personnel fix the lines. of the most popular ways to cook food. • Transfer and store liquid propane cylinders in While cookouts are common through- T an upright position and never where temperatures can out the year, June and July are peak months for grill reach 125 degrees. fires. • Whether your grill lights by match or push But no matter when you fire up those charcoals button igniter, always follow the manufacturer’s or use the propane grill, safety is a must at all times, according to Gerald Adams, Installation Management instructions. Command-Europe fire protection specialist. Cooking with charcoal grills “The proper use and storage of barbecue grills is • Charcoal grills should be lit and supervised by essential to safe outdoor cooking,” said Adams. “Data adults only. shows that there are hundreds of fires that occur each • Never start a fire with gasoline. year related to outdoor cooking, and almost all of • Use starter fluid only as recommended by the those are preventable.” Cpl. Paul Robbins Jr. manufacturer. Never use starter fluid once the fire According to Adams, individuals in Europe A Marine grills burgers on a charcoal grill outdoors. has been ignited. have a “very good” safety record regarding the use Open air ventilation is vital to safe grilling. • If using an electric fire starter, use an insulated of outdoor cooking grills. However, he added that indoor/outdoor cord plugged into an outlet protected people still need to be vigilant because all it takes is should be well-ventilated to avoid danger from carbon by a ground fault circuit interrupter, if equipped. one mistake or one bad decision to cause an outdoor monoxide and other combustion by-products. cooking-related fire incident. • Never grill inside or even in a semi-enclosed • Be sure the ground is dry, and you’re not standing Some fire incidents he has heard about, he said, area, such as a tent or camper. Always grill on a flat, in water when plugging the starter into an outlet. are clearly bad decisions. non-combustible surface. So, bring out the hot dogs and the hamburgers, get “People have placed charcoal in ovens. Others • Make sure you’re not wearing clothing that out the grill, and enjoy your outdoor meals. Keep in have used charcoal grills indoors. These are deadly could contact the fire, such as hanging shirttails or mind the the safety tips mentioned above, and your ideas,” he said. dangling strings. grilling experience won’t turn into a safety hazard, As part of IMCOM-Europe’s effort to raise aware- • Never leave a grill unattended. or worse. ness of fire safety during the Army’s focus on fire Cooking with propane gas grills Have a safe, fun summer. prevention now through October, Adams offered a • Read the owner’s manual and operating instruc- number of tips for outdoor cooking: tions carefully. For more information, contact the USAG Stut- Before cooking • Use the exact type of tank and fuel specified. tgart Fire Department at 431-3246/civ. 07031-15- • Instruct children on the dangers of a lit grill. Do not attempt to connect European-type propane 3246, or visit IMCOM-Europe’s Web site at www. • Choose a safe grilling location away from chil- cylinders with U.S. LP grill supply lines. imcom-europe.army.mil/sites/management/docs/ dren’s play areas and areas of heavy traffic. The area • Check hoses and valve connections often. Do spring_safety.pdf. The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Features Page 5 New pre-K program focuses on academics, self-help Story and photo by Brittany Carlson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office When kids have structured new Army-wide pre-kindergarten program information, it gives them promises to teach children more than class- ‘ Aroom rules and good behavior. It’s called some comfort and increas- Strong Beginnings, and has a curriculum that includes science and technology, literature and math. es their ability to learn. “It’s almost the same as a regular kindergarten classroom,” said Hyacinth Smith, Kelley Child De- Dave Lindman velopment Center director. “Strong Beginnings will Strong Beginnings teacher provide three hours of focused learning activities that Panzer Child Development Center will prepare children for kindergarten.” The new program, set to begin by Sept. 1 at every Army CDC, was designed by the Family and Morale, really excited about the stress put on mathematics for Welfare and Recreation Command. this age group.” ’ All children who will be four years of age by Sept. Strong Beginnings students enrolled in full-day 1 are eligible to enroll. care will also get to participate in the Junior School The new curriculum focuses on social, emotional, of Knowledge, Exploration and Skills program once cognitive and physical development, as well as basic a week. Both full-day and part-day Strong Beginnings academic subjects. A large part of Strong Beginnings programs will include the Start Smart sports program is helping children to become more self-sufficient in and Character Counts! education. a classroom setting, Smith said. “When kids have structured information, it gives “Parents use the pre-K program to help their children them some comfort and increases their ability to learn social skills, become more independent and have learn,” Lindman added. “I think they’re going to be the opportunity to be in group settings,” she added. incredibly excited about it.” Strong Beginnings plans to offer just that. When Strong Beginnings will run for three hours a day students enter the room, they will sign themselves in Monday through Friday (8:30-11:30 a.m.) on Panzer to practice writing their name. At lunch and snack Kaserne, Kelley and Patch Barracks, and for five Brianna Danziger (left), 5, and Kayla Mitchell, 4, listen time, students will serve themselves. hours a day (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) on Robinson to instruction as they mold ‘ocean clay’ at the Panzer They will also practice focusing on learning activi- Barracks, due to the location. CDC in the future Strong Beginnings classroom. The ties that will require more time to complete, such as Children enrolled in full-day care can participate new pre-K program is set to begin by Sept. 1. science projects, Smith added. in Strong Beginnings through “wraparound” care; Academic subjects include math, science and regular care will be provided during hours outside rison Stuttgart by Sept. 1. technology, language and literature, social studies, of the Strong Beginnings hours. “This is something that parents have been asking health and physical development. Each Strong Beginnings teacher must have a for, for a very long time, and I’m sure they will be “Before, we’ve always dealt with learning through minimum of an associate’s degree in child develop- happy with the outcome,” Smith said. play, which is great, but that’s not what they’ll be ment to qualify. learning in kindergarten,” said Dave Lindman, a Smith expects to have about 10 certified teachers, For more information, or to register, call CYS Strong Beginnings teacher at the Panzer CDC. “I’m including full-day care teachers, in U.S. Army Gar- Services at 430-7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. GI Bill ...... Continued from page 1 Clark said. least six years of military service as of Clark explained the breakdown, Once the service member registers Aug. 1 and agree to serve an additional which basically enables those affected for the transferability provision, the ap- What we did not four years qualify, he said. But depart- to transfer benefits as long as they plication automatically gets forwarded ‘ want to do was ment officials have proposed measures complete 20 years of service: to the appropriate service for process- to cover several categories of service • Those eligible for retirement on ing. Clark said he expects that process to penalize those members whose circumstances don’t Aug. 1, 2009, will be eligible to transfer to take about a week, at least after the people who had a fit neatly into the formula. their benefits with no additional service initial surge. For example, those with at least 10 requirement. When the service verifies that the service policy or years of service — but who can’t serve • Those with an approved retirement member is eligible to receive Post-9/11 statute that would an additional four years because of a date after Aug. 1, 2009, and before July GI Bill benefits and processes the trans- not permit them to service or department policy — also 1, 2010, will qualify with no additional ferability provisions, the family member would qualify, Clark said. They must, service. will receive a certificate of eligibility that commit for the full however, serve the maximum time • Those eligible for retirement after can be used to cover educational costs. four years. allowed before separating from the Aug. 1, 2009, but before Aug. 1, 2010, In a nutshell, any enlisted or commis- military, he said. will qualify with one additional year of sioned member of the armed forces Bob Clark “What we did not want to do was to service after approval to transfer their serving on active duty or in the Selected Pentagon assistant direc- penalize those people who had a service Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Reserve on or after Aug. 1 will be eli- policy or statute that would not permit • Those eligible for retirement be- tor for accessions policy gible to transfer their benefits — as long them to commit for the full four years,” tween Aug. 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011, as they qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill he explained. will qualify with two additional years of and meet specific service requirements, July 31 — won’t be entitled to transfer Another sunset provision will cover service after approval to transfer. Clark explained. their benefits. Also excluded will’ be service members who will reach the • Those eligible to retire between He emphasized that, by law, anyone members of the Individual Ready Re- 20-year service mark, making them Aug. 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012, will who has retired or separated from the serve and Fleet Reserve. retirement-eligible between Aug. 1, qualify with three additional years of service before that date — even if it’s Most service members who have at 2009, and Aug. 1, 2013. service after approval to transfer. Page 6 Features The Citizen, July 23, 2009 The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Community AnnounCements Page 7 Vet Clinic hosts pet fair The expo, hosted by DISA-Europe ACS accreditation: consistent service, support, programs The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment and the Stuttgart AFCEA Chapter, is Facility will host a pet fair Aug. 8 free for military, civilian, and con- Story and photo by Susan Huseman effort,” he said. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the vet clinic tracted personnel. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office And while the accreditation process ensures each on Panzer Kaserne. The fair includes For more information, call Abbey ACS provides the same quality and level of service, games, information booth, raffles, a Brooks at civ. 001-443-561-2420 or t’s one of the Army’s most important weapons and basic programs, there is still room for customiza- moon bounce for children, military e-mail [email protected]. in providing customer service: consistency. tion. “The Stuttgart ACS has the Stuttgart Newcomer working dog demonstration and MASH Parenting class And to ensure Soldiers, civilians and fami- I Orientation. Other folks may not have such a program unit for plush toys, and food. Pet con- Army Community Service’s Parent- lies receive uniform levels of quality support, regardless — they may not need it,” Dickerson said. tests will begin at noon. ing with Love and Logic classes will be of their assignment, each Army Community Service “For example, we don’t have a huge emphasis All pets must be up to date on vac- held Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Sept. 1 and center undergoes a rigorous accreditation process. on deploying Soldiers, but we just sent out the 554th cinations, on a leash or in carriers. 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at ACS, Building U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s ACS achieved its Military Police Company for a year. We’re going to For more information, call 431- 2915, Panzer Kaserne. third accreditation, valid until Dec. 15, 2011, earlier miss them, but we’re going to do everything to sup- 2681/civ. 07031-15-2681. For more information, call 431- this year. port their families,” Dickerson said. 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. “The accreditation is something the Department of Jim Chastain, the Mobilization and Deployment Girl Scout camp the Army looks at very carefully. It’s a way of standard- Program manager, joined the ACS team last month. Girl Scouts are invited to the Stut- Teller positions available izing services across the Army,” said Marvin Dicker- He said his focus is to support family members, tgart Girl Scout Summer Camp Aug. The Community Bank offices on son, the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart ACS officer. Col. Richard M. Pastore, USAG Stuttgart commander, Family Readiness Groups and the total Army effort. 11-14. Each level will have its own Patch, Kelley and Robinson Barracks, presents ACS Officer Marvin Dickerson and staff The accreditation process evaluates all ACS His aim is to hold Army Family Team Building classes camp: Daisies on Tuesday; Brownies on Susan Huseman and Panzer Kaserne have vacancies for with the ACS accreditation certificate July 2. programs: Family Advocacy Program; Exceptional and train FRG members in the knowledge, skills, and Wednesday; Juniors on Thursday, and part-time teller positions. Interested ap- Family Member Program; Relocation Readiness; wheelchairs at ACS building entrances are inspected behaviors needed to be successful. Cadettes on Friday. An overnight lock-in Vehicle safety checks on Patch plicants should pick up an application Family Employment Readiness; Deployment Readi- by the team. Since May of 2008, the number of FRGs within will be held for everyone Aug. 14. at any of the banking centers. ness; Financial Readiness; Information, Referral and Many of the programs ACS has oversight of, such the Stuttgart Military Community has doubled to 24, For more information, call 01511- U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Safety Specialist Christoph Holderried (left) Senior civilian briefing Follow-up; Army Family Action Plan; Army Family as the Exceptional Family Member Program, rely and continues to grow, Dickerson said. 877-1647. and Scott Jarrow, a EUCOM employee, discuss Jarrow’s car as it undergoes Civilian career advisors will pres- Team Building; Army Volunteer Corps, and Soldier heavily on other agencies, such as health care pro- He pointed to other major ACS successes, in- Patriot Bar closed a brake and shock safety check July 9 on Patch Barracks. The USAG Stuttgart Safety Office, along with the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil ent a Civilian Talent Management and Family Assistance Center. viders, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, cluding the Army Family Action Plan, Volunteer The Patriot Bar and Grill, located Club (German automobile club), sponsored the safety inspections July 8-9. Program briefing for senior leaders An accreditation team delves into “every single Child, Youth and School Services; Community Rec- Recognition ceremony and 14 new programs such as inside the Swabian Special Event More than 100 drivers took advantage of the free inspections. (GS-15 equivalents) July 30 at 9 a.m. aspect of the individual programs,” Dickerson said. reation Division, and the Directorate of Public Works the special needs network, a potty training class and Center, Building 2505 on Patch Bar- in the Command Group Main Confer- This means nothing is too insignificant to escape scru- — they also are inspected, Dickerson said. support groups. “We have a great group of people racks, will be closed through Aug. 2 tiny: standard operating procedures, meeting minutes, “If they fail their part of the accreditation, then who are dedicated to their jobs,” Dickerson said. “It ence Room, Building 3314, Kelley for vacation. market will follow from 4-6 p.m. Development Center/School Age Ser- training rosters, even the maneuvering clearance for the overall accreditation is gone. It’s a community makes a huge difference.” Barracks. Bodybuilding contest For more information, contact vices and Sept.11 at Kelley CDC. Both These briefings are open forums, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Fam- Army Community Service at 431-3362/ will be held from 6:30-11:30 p.m. and anyone may attend. For more Summer FMWR promo focuses on new Web site, chance to visit Hawaii ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation civ. 07031-15-3362. Parents Night Out is for children information, contact DUSA.CTMO@ fitness centers will host a bodybuilding New hours at RB library ages 6 weeks to fifth grade. Children conus.army.mil. By Brittany Carlson Service. of life as is afforded the society Hitman” Highland (6–10 a.m.) and figure competition Aug. 22. This The Robinson Barracks Library is must be registered with CYS Services. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs “All these services, and they are pledged to defend,” is an International Natural Bodybuild- Cashier cage to close and Jesse Belford (2–6 p.m.) now open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and The cost is $20 per child, $18 for ad- Office These servic- more, are provided in order to Knef said. ing and Fitness Federation-sanctioned Check cashing services will no lon- will ask a new question on their Thursday. ditional siblings. es are pro- take care of the service mem- event and pro qualifier. Register at the ger be an option at the 208th Finance .S. Army Garrison ‘ show. The first caller to cor- For more information, call 420- Sign up by 5 p.m. the Wednesday bers and their families, to do our For more information, visit Patch Fitness Center cashier cage. July 24 is the last day of Stuttgart’s Family rectly answer will qualify for 6424/civ. 0711-829-6424. before each event. For more information, vided in order part to provide the same quality www.stuttgartmwr.com. For more information, call 430- operations. For procedures on repay- and Morale, Wel- the grand prize drawing. call Central Registration at 430-7480/ U to take care “Only 300 entries will be 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136. Kids’ mountain bike trip ing an Overseas Housing Allowance fare and Recreation directorate CYS Services will offer a free Kids’ civ. 0711-680-7480. security deposit, see the 208th Finance wants community members to given away, so the odds are Patch ES is hiring of the service Mountain Bike Excursion from 10 a.m. Learn to manage anger Customer Service section. get to know them — so badly great — if you qualify,” said Patch Elementary School is look- to 1 p.m. Aug. 12, starting at the Panzer Learn how to manage anger in For more information, call 430- that they’re willing to give members and Mary ‘Tweedy’ Knef, USAG ing for qualified part-time, full-time Stuttgart FMWR marketing and substitute teachers, and education Fitness Center. Children must be 12 Army Community Service’s Managing 5100/8309, civ. 0711-680-5100/8309. away thousands of dollars in their families. kets years of age or older and enrolled with prizes this summer. director. s win 2 tic aides and clerical help for the 2009-’10 Your Emotions classes Aug. 5, 19 and EEO news Answers to the questions CYS Services to participate. The third annual Sizzlin’ ‘Tweedy’ Knef ee caller school year. 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register for one or The Equal Employment Opportu- can be found on the new Web fi rst thr For more information, contact the For more information, call 430- Summer Daze event kicked off USAG Stuttgart The call 0631-303 355 37! all classes. Classes will be held at ACS nity consolidated training scheduled for site, www.stuttgartmwr.com. y up and school office at 430-5200/civ. 0711- 7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. July 4 during the Independence FMWR marketing – hurr in Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. Aug. 18 has been cancelled. Day celebration, and will con- Participants have other 680-5200. New bank hours July 30 For more information, call 431- chances to win by looking As of Aug. 24, EEO consolidated tinue through the summer. On July 30, the Patch Barracks Com- 3342/civ. 07031-15-3342. for the Sizzlin’ Summer Daze DISA change of com- training for Patch Barracks will be held Community members can tain Resorts and Cottages in the munity Bank will be open from 12:30-4 logo at one or more FMWR mand ceremony Aug. 14 Learn German at USO in Room 217, Building 2307. win one of several prizes, from Volcanoes National Park. ’ p.m. The Community Bank branches on events throughout the summer, Defense Information Systems Agen- The United Services Organization The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart an old-fashioned ice cream Eligible participants can Panzer Kaserne, Kelley and Robinson which include the annual Com- cy Europe will host a change of com- now sponsors the Conversational Ger- Special Emphasis Program seeks vol- maker to a trip to Hawaii, which win prizes by listening to Barracks will be open from 1-4 p.m. munity Activities Registration mand ceremony Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to man Language program. Classes begin includes five days at the Hale unteers willing to commit one or two Armed Forces Network ‘The and Education Fair, USAG noon on Patch Barracks’ Husky Field. Vehicle Reg. closed July 27. Koa Armed Forces Recreation hours per month as SEP coordinators Eagle’ radio and answering the Stuttgart Bodybuilding and For more information, call 434-5819 The U.S. Army Stuttgart Vehicle The five-week course meets twice Center and three days at the and committee members. question(s) of the day. Figure Competition and Junior or e-mail [email protected]. Registration Office on Panzer Kaserne a week. Five levels, from basic to Kilauea Military Camp Moun- will close at 11 a.m. July 31 for manda- For more information, call the EEO Each weekday, Chad “the Golf Camp. advanced, are offered. Ten classes are C.A.R.E. Fair Aug. 22 tory inventories. Office at 430-5256. Participants can also sign scheduled for the summer. The class up for a weekly e-mail update The 2009 Community Activities Red Cross classes Registration and Education Fair will CYS survey available schedule can be found online at www. on the Web site for another U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Child The Stuttgart American Red Cross take place Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 stuttgart.army.mil, under “Hot Topics.” chance to win. Youth and School Services is conduct- will offer an orientation for new volun- p.m. at the Patch Fitness Center, Build- To enroll, visit the USO on the Sizzlin’ Summer Daze was ing an online survey through July 31. with music from RAY CHARLES, THE SUPREMES, JAMES BROWN, THE FOUR TOPS, ing 2337, Patch Barracks. third floor of Building 2915 on Panzer teers Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. A designed to help community The survey is available at www.stut- IKE & TINA TURNER, THE TEMPTATIONS, ARETHA FRANKLIN and others More than 60 Stuttgart organiza- Kaserne. For more information, call the Spanish language First Aid/CPR class members learn about all of tgart.army.mil under ‘Hot Topics.’ USO at 431-3505/civ. 07031-153505. will be offered Aug. 29-30 from 8 a.m. the programs under FMWR, tions, both civilian and military, will PREMIERE Aug 12 & Aug 14 – Aug 23 2009 For more information, call 430- to 4:30 p.m. including golf (at USAG Stut- provide information about the pro- Technology Exposition 8214/civ.0711-680-8214. Register at the Red Cross office, tgart’s Audubon certified golf grams they offer. The C.A.R.E. Fair, The Patch Barracks Technology course), the bowling center, Siemensstr. 11 • 70469 Stuttgart • hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare Parents’ Night Out Exposition will be held July 29 from Building 2915, on Panzer Kaserne. For www.theaterhaus.com • +49 (0)711 4020720 arts and crafts and social ser- and Recreation, also includes free food CYS Services will offer a Parent’s 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Patch Fitness more information, call 431-2812/civ. Image courtesy of DFMWR vices like Army Community and entertainment. A community flea Night Out Aug. 14 at the Panzer Child Center. 07031-15-2812. The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Community AnnounCements Page 7 Vet Clinic hosts pet fair The expo, hosted by DISA-Europe The Stuttgart Veterinary Treatment and the Stuttgart AFCEA Chapter, is Facility will host a pet fair Aug. 8 free for military, civilian, and con- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the vet clinic tracted personnel. on Panzer Kaserne. The fair includes For more information, call Abbey games, information booth, raffles, a Brooks at civ. 001-443-561-2420 or moon bounce for children, military e-mail [email protected]. working dog demonstration and MASH Parenting class unit for plush toys, and food. Pet con- Army Community Service’s Parent- tests will begin at noon. ing with Love and Logic classes will be All pets must be up to date on vac- held Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Sept. 1 and cinations, on a leash or in carriers. 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at ACS, Building For more information, call 431- 2915, Panzer Kaserne. 2681/civ. 07031-15-2681. For more information, call 431- Girl Scout camp 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. Girl Scouts are invited to the Stut- Teller positions available tgart Girl Scout Summer Camp Aug. The Community Bank offices on 11-14. Each level will have its own Patch, Kelley and Robinson Barracks, camp: Daisies on Tuesday; Brownies on Susan Huseman and Panzer Kaserne have vacancies for Wednesday; Juniors on Thursday, and part-time teller positions. Interested ap- Cadettes on Friday. An overnight lock-in Vehicle safety checks on Patch plicants should pick up an application will be held for everyone Aug. 14. at any of the banking centers. For more information, call 01511- U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Safety Specialist Christoph Holderried (left) 877-1647. and Scott Jarrow, a EUCOM employee, discuss Jarrow’s car as it undergoes Senior civilian briefing Civilian career advisors will pres- Patriot Bar closed a brake and shock safety check July 9 on Patch Barracks. The USAG Stuttgart Safety Office, along with the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil ent a Civilian Talent Management The Patriot Bar and Grill, located Club (German automobile club), sponsored the safety inspections July 8-9. Program briefing for senior leaders inside the Swabian Special Event More than 100 drivers took advantage of the free inspections. (GS-15 equivalents) July 30 at 9 a.m. Center, Building 2505 on Patch Bar- in the Command Group Main Confer- racks, will be closed through Aug. 2 ence Room, Building 3314, Kelley for vacation. market will follow from 4-6 p.m. Development Center/School Age Ser- Barracks. Bodybuilding contest For more information, contact vices and Sept.11 at Kelley CDC. Both These briefings are open forums, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Fam- Army Community Service at 431-3362/ will be held from 6:30-11:30 p.m. and anyone may attend. For more ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation civ. 07031-15-3362. Parents Night Out is for children information, contact DUSA.CTMO@ fitness centers will host a bodybuilding New hours at RB library ages 6 weeks to fifth grade. Children conus.army.mil. and figure competition Aug. 22. This The Robinson Barracks Library is must be registered with CYS Services. is an International Natural Bodybuild- Cashier cage to close now open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and The cost is $20 per child, $18 for ad- ing and Fitness Federation-sanctioned Check cashing services will no lon- Thursday. ditional siblings. event and pro qualifier. Register at the ger be an option at the 208th Finance Sign up by 5 p.m. the Wednesday Patch Fitness Center For more information, call 420- cashier cage. July 24 is the last day of before each event. For more information, For more information, call 430- 6424/civ. 0711-829-6424. operations. For procedures on repay- 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136. Kids’ mountain bike trip call Central Registration at 430-7480/ ing an Overseas Housing Allowance civ. 0711-680-7480. Patch ES is hiring CYS Services will offer a free Kids’ security deposit, see the 208th Finance Patch Elementary School is look- Mountain Bike Excursion from 10 a.m. Learn to manage anger Customer Service section. ing for qualified part-time, full-time to 1 p.m. Aug. 12, starting at the Panzer Learn how to manage anger in For more information, call 430- and substitute teachers, and education Fitness Center. Children must be 12 Army Community Service’s Managing 5100/8309, civ. 0711-680-5100/8309. aides and clerical help for the 2009-’10 years of age or older and enrolled with Your Emotions classes Aug. 5, 19 and EEO news school year. CYS Services to participate. 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register for one or For more information, call 430- The Equal Employment Opportu- For more information, contact the all classes. Classes will be held at ACS 7480/civ. 0711-680-7480. nity consolidated training scheduled for school office at 430-5200/civ. 0711- in Building 2915 on Panzer Kaserne. 680-5200. New bank hours July 30 Aug. 18 has been cancelled. For more information, call 431- As of Aug. 24, EEO consolidated DISA change of com- On July 30, the Patch Barracks Com- 3342/civ. 07031-15-3342. munity Bank will be open from 12:30-4 training for Patch Barracks will be held mand ceremony Aug. 14 p.m. The Community Bank branches on Learn German at USO in Room 217, Building 2307. Defense Information Systems Agen- Panzer Kaserne, Kelley and Robinson The United Services Organization The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart cy Europe will host a change of com- Barracks will be open from 1-4 p.m. now sponsors the Conversational Ger- Special Emphasis Program seeks vol- mand ceremony Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to man Language program. Classes begin unteers willing to commit one or two noon on Patch Barracks’ Husky Field. Vehicle Reg. closed July 27. The U.S. Army Stuttgart Vehicle hours per month as SEP coordinators For more information, call 434-5819 The five-week course meets twice and committee members. or e-mail [email protected]. Registration Office on Panzer Kaserne a week. Five levels, from basic to will close at 11 a.m. July 31 for manda- For more information, call the EEO advanced, are offered. Ten classes are C.A.R.E. Fair Aug. 22 tory inventories. Office at 430-5256. scheduled for the summer. The class The 2009 Community Activities Red Cross classes Registration and Education Fair will CYS survey available schedule can be found online at www. U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Child The Stuttgart American Red Cross take place Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 stuttgart.army.mil, under “Hot Topics.” Youth and School Services is conduct- will offer an orientation for new volun- p.m. at the Patch Fitness Center, Build- To enroll, visit the USO on the ing an online survey through July 31. ing 2337, Patch Barracks. third floor of Building 2915 on Panzer teers Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. A The survey is available at www.stut- More than 60 Stuttgart organiza- Kaserne. For more information, call the Spanish language First Aid/CPR class tgart.army.mil under ‘Hot Topics.’ tions, both civilian and military, will USO at 431-3505/civ. 07031-153505. will be offered Aug. 29-30 from 8 a.m. For more information, call 430- provide information about the pro- to 4:30 p.m. 8214/civ.0711-680-8214. Technology Exposition grams they offer. The C.A.R.E. Fair, The Patch Barracks Technology Register at the Red Cross office, hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare Parents’ Night Out Exposition will be held July 29 from Building 2915, on Panzer Kaserne. For and Recreation, also includes free food CYS Services will offer a Parent’s 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Patch Fitness more information, call 431-2812/civ. and entertainment. A community flea Night Out Aug. 14 at the Panzer Child Center. 07031-15-2812. Page 8 The Citizen, July 23, 2009 The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Page 9

Teens cash in on future career, savings with summer jobs Women’s Career Development Workshop By Brittany Carlson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Hired! They’re learning Overcoming communication challenges he job market may about college and ‘ By Susan Huseman come more effective and successful in the workplace.” still be tight, but Apprenticeship that did not stop school and really USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office The two-hour workshop was led by two Military and nearlyT 100 Stuttgart teens Family Life Consultants, who presented participants with focusing on the ichelle Arant is a changed woman. from working — and learn- Program tips on developing communication skills needed to get The Queensland, Australia, native ideas across, resolve conflicts, and persuade and influ- ing career skills — this n addition to saving money, Stut- future. Mhas been a member of the Department of ence others. summer. tgart teens can learn life skills as Julian Bogan Defense workforce since April. “I’m learning how to “Being assertive and learning how to communicate is From working as a tradi- working apprentices with the new I CYS Services workforce communicate with Americans,” said Arant, who married a lifelong process. Any relationship you find yourself in, tional summer hire all over Hired! Apprenticeship Program. Master Sgt. Matthew Arant in 2006. “It’s been tough.” anyplace you go — your skill sets in communication will the garrison to learning life The program, sponsored by U.S. preparation specialist It’s tough, she said, because Australians tend to joke be challenged,” said one of the instructors, whose MFLC skills while working in the Army Garrison Stuttgart’s Child, Youth more than ‘Yanks’ and have an irreverent sense of humor. contract with the Army precludes them, as a consultant, new Hired! Apprenticeship and School Services under the Fam- “There’s a lot of light-hearted banter. We like to make fun Program, the options gave the Hired! program. “I picked this from being identified by name in the press. ily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation job because, in the future, I’d like to’ of ourselves; we’re not as conservative,” Arant said. Being assertive in communication increases one’s teens the chance to choose directorate,was designed to create more She discovered Aussie humor doesn’t necessarily fit their summer career path. work with kids,” she said. ability to express positive and negative ideas, and feelings vocational options for teenagers on Army Boney said her paycheck will go to into an American workplace. “I just don’t [joke] now. You For those too late to cash bases abroad. don’t know how someone is going to take it,” she said. in an open and direct way, according to the instructors. in this year, the Hired! pro- her sister. “I owe her a phone and an An assertive style does not mean a person is selfish or In this program, students ages 15-18 IPOD,” she added, laughing. Communicating at work can be a challenge for the gram will continue through- can work part-time in various FMWR po- Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation administra- aggressive, nor does it mean an assertive person always out the year, and next year’s Jesse Leatherman, 16, chose the gets what they want. sitions, while learning workforce skills. Swabian Inn. “I thought it would be a tive assistant. “Every day is a learning curve for me — Summer Hire Program is On the flip side, not being assertive may cause addi- “We want the youth involved,” said cool experience to work at a hotel,” he you think you’ve got it figured out and something else only months away. After all, Susan Huseman tional problems, such as stored up resentment and anger. Julian Bogan, CYS Services workforce said. “We learn how to check people happens,” Arant said. it’s never to early to plan for Peter Trevino, 22, shelves a book at the Patch Library on Patch Barracks, ony Women may have a more difficult time being assertive. preparation specialist. “We see this as an in, check people out, register them and Having to adapt to a culture’s communication style the future. many working locations for the summer hire program. “In our culture, boys are trained to assert themselves. Girls educational benefit.” make reservations.” has transformed her. “It think it has changed me. I’m not are taught to cooperate, to make people feel good and to be dents can use the program as a jump-off Hired! apprentices work for a 12- During the program, apprentices as open as I used to be,” she said. week term (there are four per year) and mediators,” said a facilitator. “But now, both sexes need to point for college and future jobs. will also research colleges and univer- Arant was one of 16 women who attended the U.S. Summer Hire receive a $500 stipend. develop skills is assertiveness and collaboration.” It’s not a boring Dylan Measells, 15, enjoys working sities they might want to attend. Army Garrison Stuttgart Equal Employment Opportunity or many students, summer Aside from job training, the students Office-sponsored Women’s Career Development Work- The key to success, the instructors said, is to choose to cubicle job. We with CYS Sports on Panzer Kaserne. “They’re learning about college break is not a vacation as much ‘ learn a variety of subjects, including shop on communication and assertiveness on July 9. be a good communicator, and make learning about com- and school and really focusing on the Fas it is a chance to save some set up fields, take “We do inventory, the Start Smart pro- financial management and conflict reso- The workshop’s main objective was to “develop and munication a lifelong process. future,” Bogan said. cash for the upcoming school year. gram with SAS, mark fields … [and] the lution, during weekly training sessions. strengthen participants’ professional competencies,” It’s something Arant and the other workshop partici- After completing a term, the stu- In U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, 80 inventory ... people there are pretty cool,” he added. Summer Hire students placed within a said Yasmin Rosa, the EEO Special Emphasis Program pants are taking to heart. dents receive a certificate of comple- young adults, ages 14-22, were given With college still a few years away, CYS Services program also receive this manager for the garrison. “It was designed to help women jobs in the community through the Sum- Richard Pastore (14) Measells plans to put his paychecks to training. tion through Kansas State University. overcome unique communication challenged and equip For more information on upcoming workshops, call mer Hire Program, provided by the Hu- Summer Hire at Panzer more immediate use: a new IPOD and This summer is the first term of the “There’s a huge trend of youth them with new skills and abilities that will help them be- Yasmin Rosa at 430-5256/civ. 0711-430-5256. staying on base [after they graduate man Resources Office. Youth Services some movies. Hired! program, with 18 participants. The six-week program provides sum- high school] to take courses online,” “It’s definitely a great experience for Currently, students can work at the mer hires, which include dependents of Bogan said. “We want to show them the younger students,” Cimicata said. Swabian Inn, Kelley Hotel, Patch and active duty service members, civilians School Age Services offices on Kelley Robinson Barracks libraries, CYS Ser- what MWR is, open their eyes to job “They can get work experience and make and contractors, with full-time jobs at Barracks. “I’m kept pretty busy,” ’she vices, Patch Fitness Center, Patch Multi- opportunities and give them vocational $5.50 an hour. said. “I work with the kids, [and] some- a little extra cash this summer.” Crafts and Panzer Auto Craft Shop. skills.” The summer hires work almost times I prepare their lunch and snack.” The students choose their schedule anywhere on the garrison, said Sue Cloeter is saving her paychecks to For more information about the Sum- and sign up for their choice workplace. Cimicata, summer hire program coor- help pay for college. mer Hire Program, call Human Resources Centavia Boney, 16, works at the Get more infor- dinator. Available jobs include working Besides saving money, younger stu- Office at 431-3454/civ. 07031-15-3454. Panzer School Age Services through mation on Hired! at the mail room, passport office, public affairs office and several Family, Morale, Parent information Welfare and Recreation positions. Ten sessions on the Hired! positions are offered through European Apprenticeship Program Command offices. Richard Pastore, 14, took a job as will be held July 29, Aug. a labor handyman with Panzer Youth 12 and Aug. 26 from 6:15- Services to make some extra money and 7:15 p.m. at the Patch work outside. “It’s not a boring cubicle Hub, Building 2337, Patch job,” he said. “We set up fields [for sports games], take inventory.” Barracks. Summer hires also benefit the busi- Registration for the ness they work for. Edmund Snead, fall term ends Aug. 28. passport acceptance agent, said his The fall term will begin summer hire saves him 3-6 hours a day Sept. 14. of paperwork. Applications can be “That saves me a lot of extra time,” found online at www. he said. “It frees me up for another 24-25 people [per day].” mwrfirstchoice.com/pag- The jobs are divided into clerical, es/cys/hired.php. labor and child care categories. Based on For more information, a student’s category and location prefer- Brittany Carlson Susan Huseman or to register, call 430- Photo courtesy of Julian Bogan ence, they are assigned a job. Britny Lockridge, 15, helps file Michael Adams, 16; Ohmar Gonzalez, 15, and Rashas Henderson, 17, clean up the 7147/civ. 0711-680-7147. Jonathan Martel, 14, helps a young boy at the Child Development Center on Patch Barracks. Martel is participating in the new Lauren Cloeter, 18, works at the paperwork at the passport office. Black Stallion dining facility on Patch Barracks for their summer job duties. Hired! Apprenticeship Program, which began this summer and will continue in four 12-week terms throughout the year. Page 10 Out and abOut The Citizen, July 23, 2009 The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Out and abOut Page 11 Vienna offers unique culinary, cultural experience Delights for all the senses draw visitors into town • July 26 — Schwetzingen — Castle • Aug. 2 — Bad Cannstatt — Fish Story and photos by Carola Meusel the Habsburg Monarchy when this in flames spearing USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office store was known as the “Knopfkönig” Festivals and more The synchronized fireworks This event takes place along the (button king), delivering buttons to the display will take place at 8:30 p.m. Neckar River between the Wilhelm’s ienna is known for its cof- imperial family. This store is famous fee and chocolate, but its • Ongoing until July 26 — Biberach at the Schlossgarten. bridge and Mühlsteg. for its chocolate fountain, where the an der Riss — Hunters festival Vblend of tradition, history visitor can dip fresh fruits (€0.50 per • July 30 to Aug. 3 — Freiberg am • Aug. 6-23 — Kirchheim unter Teck This historical festival features and modern trends is what makes it piece) into the melted chocolate. The Neckar — Goeckelesfest (chicken — Wine Village different. a horse parade with more than 200 festival) The village is set up by the skat- chocolate house also makes fresh cham- carriages and riders, dances, a In fact, Austria’s capital attracts vis- pagne pralines. The Schokoladenkönig This festival is located at the ing rink at the historical city wall itors from all over the world to sample fireworks display and a fairground Festplatz Geisingen. and offers international wines and is located at Freisingergasse 1. in the old part of town. its unique culinary specialties and peek Visitors looking for more solid fare • July 30 to Aug. 2 — Göppingen — foods. inside its historical landmarks. can visit the “Wiener Naschmarkt,” • Ongoing until July 26 — Böblingen Festival in the park Viennese cuisine located near Karl’s Cathedral, which — Food at the lake This festival is located at the Markets and more Mozartkugeln (chocolate pralines displays outdoor stalls full of colorful This festival features internation- Oberhofenpark. filled with marzipan and hazelnut fruits, exotic spices, nuts, fish, cheese, al foods, wines, beers and cocktails • July 30 to Aug. 9 — Tübingen — • July 25-27 — Schwäbisch Hall — cream) originated in a tribute to Wolf- and meat. In this market, visitors can at the Unteren See. Summer island culinary festival Jacobi market gang Mozart, the famous composer sample the food before buying it. Every • Ongoing until July 26— Altshausen This festival is located at the This market is the oldest of who lived and worked here. Saturday, a flea market offers a variety — Market square festival Anlagensee. its kind in the region. The market Another one of Vienna’s sweetest A man browses in Vienna’s “Nashmarkt,” where customers can sample goods. of antiques, furniture and clothing. This festival and flea market is • July 31 to Aug. 10 — Heilbronn — features family fun and all kinds of offerings is the former Court Bakery www.park-garden.de merchandise at the Haalplatz and More serious shoppers will want to and can be explored with a panorama that Vienna has to offer, as well as the located at the Marktplatz. Unterländer Volksfest Demel (Kohlmarkt 14), near the Im- • Ongoing until July 26 — Nord- the Kocherwiesen in Steinbach. visit Kärntnerstrasse, the main shop- elevator. In Karl’s Square, socialites can Baroque Black Death Monument. • Ongoing until July 27— Beilstein— This large festival, with amuse- perial Palace. The bakery’s famous heim— Flower Summer ping street, with coffeehouses, stores, look at Vienna’s State Opera House, To see Vienna’s main sights, visitors Vineyard festival • July 25 — Esslingen — Evening “Wiener Kaiserschmarrn” (pancakes This summer festival takes ment park, is located at the Ther- souvenir shops, and the Sacher Hotel This event features a hike along flea market on the Plienaubrücke with powdered sugar and apple puree where the famous Vienna Opera Ball can take Strassenbahn Tram 1 or 2 from place in the town park. esenwiese. and Coffeehouse. Sacher is famous for the different vineyards of Beilstein. (Pliensau Bridge) or plum butter), and “Fächertorte” (a takes place each February. the Schottentor stop to see Vienna’s • July 31 to Aug. 3 — Leonberg — its rich chocolate cake (Sachertorte) The meeting place is the parking lot • July 25 — Höfen an der Enz three layer cream cake) provide the Near the Opera House, the “Wiener most historical sites along the “Wiener Wine festival made out of dark chocolate and mar- at the castle Beilstein on Saturday This flea market is located at the perfect opportunity for a break, along Hofburg” (Vienna’s Imperial Palace) Ring,” including the University of Vi- This festival is set at In der malade. at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Rathaus and is open from 8 a.m. with a cup of “Wiener Melange” (milk displays royal relics in Austria’s Na- enna, the Town Hall, the Parliament, This festival is located at the old Oberen Feinau in the city section Food and shopping aside, Viennese Augustinerkloster. to 4 p.m. coffee with cream). tional Library, the Emperor Suites, the Museum for Natural Sciences, the • Ongoing until July 26 — Deilingen of Eltingen. culture can be found in a variety of Chocolate lovers will want to Sisi Museum and “Schatzkammer” Museum for Historical Art, the State — Farm truck meeting • July 25 — Achern — Variety and museums located on the outskirts of • July 25-27 — Plüderhausen — Fes- • July 31 to Aug. 3 — Murrhardt — visit the Schokoladenkönig (Chocolate (Treasury), which holds the wealth of Opera, the Volksgarten parkway and More than 400 historical farm tival days antique market Vienna’s first district. Summer night festival This market is located around King), a traditional chocolate house. the Habsburg Monarchy. Outside the the National Theater. trucks will be on display during this This folk festival offers a beer This lake festival is set at the the historical Illenau and is open The interior dates back to the time of Culture and history Opera House, the Albertina exhibit hall Leisure activities festival at the Deklhofer Berg in garden, large fest tent, and fire- Waldsee. The Museum Quarter (Museums- showcases photography and graphic Deilingen. works display at the Gänswasen. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vienna’s surrounding area also of- • Aug. 1-2 — Aichtal — Village quartier) was built during the 1990s, design. • July 25 — Nellingen — Jakobi fers a variety of leisure activities away • Ongoing until July 26 — Durbach • July 25-26 — Raststatt — Town festival and the exhibitions are mainly focused For more on Empress Sisi, visitors from the bustle of the city. — Courtyard festival market on modern art. Paintings, sculptures festival The festival takes place around can visit Vienna’s most well-known The Leopoldstadt parkway leads This wine festival is located at This variety market features and art installations are displayed in the This historical city festival is the Stadtkirche. more than 150 vendors and is lo- castle, Schloss Schönbrunn. The castle to the famous “Wurstelprater” festival the Weingut Alfred Huber. Museum of Modern Art (Mumok) and located downtown Raststatt. • Aug. 1-2 — Allmedingen — Fiz- cated in the city center. of Empress Sisi and her husband, Em- grounds, where visitors can take a ride the Art Hall (Kunsthalle). During the • Ongoing until July 26 — Karlsruhe • July 25-27 — Schriesheim — City Festival in the center peror Franz Joseph, offers a variety of on Europe’s oldest Ferris wheel and buy • July 25 — Tuttlingen — Arts and summer months, the inner courtyard pro- — The Festival festival This street festival takes place rooms to explore, along with an outdoor a variety of bratwurst. crafts market vides a place to enjoy drinks and listen to Soccer, music and culinary de- This festival features culinary at the Rathausplatz. The market is located in the park and zoo. A walk up the hill to the During the summer, guests can lights await the visitor of this festival music in an open-air atmosphere. delights at the Neuen Rathaus. • Aug. 1 — Altensteig — Lake night downtown area. The Museum for Historical Art “Gloriette” monument reveals a pan- enjoy nature on Danube Island, a lo- at the Fussballverein Ebersweier. festival • July 31 to Aug. 2 — Oberrot — Pots (Kunsthistorisches Museum) and oramic view of Vienna. cal recreation area. Herrmann’s beach • July 25-27 — Deizisau — Main • July 25-26 — Kirchzarten — Vil- This festival is located at the and pans market the Museum for Natural Sciences Stephan’s Square marks the cen- bar on the Danube canal also invites festival lage festival Berneckersee and features a fire- This market features handmade (Naturhistorisches Museum) are also ter of the historical downtown area, visitors to lean back and relax in one This festival is located at the This festival is located in the old located in the first district. which is part of the UNESCO world of their comfortable sun beds. Festplatz. works display at dusk. articles at the Ebersberg. part of town at the Talvogtei. Architectural art and history can heritage site. Its Roman-Catholic ca- Vienna’s traditions have changed • July 25-27 — Ellwangen (Jagst) — be found in Vienna’s cathedrals and thedral, named for Saint Stephanus, with the times, but it still treats its • July 26-27 — Korntal-Münchingen Folklore days castles. has been considered one of Vienna’s guests with the customary grace that it — Courtyard festival This historical festival is located The monumental Karl’s Cathedral most impressive landmarks since 1365. has for centuries. This festival is located at the at castle Ellwangen. • Aug.7-17 in Vienna’s fourth district was built Near the square, visitors can see the Goerdelerstrasse. — Essling- Viennese diversity: Modern art is during the years 1715-1737. Its interior Peterskirche Wien (Petersplatz), one For more information, visit www. • July 25 — Eschenbach — Paul- en— Zwiebel- • July 24-26 — Mannheim — Sports displayed in front of Karl’s Cathedral. is as impressive as the outside facade of the most beautiful baroque churches wien.info. Kaisser-memorial camp fest (Onion festival This event features a medieval festival) This festival and competition camp at the Freizeitgelände. takes place at the Wasserturm in This tradi- Traditional Viennese plum) in town. Columns since 1939. Cafe Hawelka a dark wooden interior. It offers a Mannheim. • July 25 — Hechingen — Summer and chandeliers give the in- is located at Dorotheer- variety of coffee specialties from a festival tional festival, coffeehouses terior an impressive design gasse 6. “Grosser Brauner” (black coffee • July 25-26 — Mühlhausen im Täle The festival is located at the Villa around the Marktplatz, Coffeehouses are a typical part of and a piano player provides Cafe Frauenhuber with whipped cream) to the tradi- — Summer festival Eugenia and the Fürstengarten. Vienna’s culture. Time seems to go by a special atmosphere. is a cozy coffeehouse that tional “Wiener Mélange.” Cafe Sperl This festival and flea market offers region- at a slower pace while reading news- Cafe Central is located serves “Wiener Mélange” is located at Gumpendorferstr 11. is located at the Rathaus and the • July 25 — Ludwigsburg — Classi- al wines and papers, sipping Wiener Mélange and on the corner of Strauch- along with the traditional Cafe Landtmann is located next Gemeindehalle. cal music castle festival foods. enjoying a sweet delight (Süsspeise). gasse and Herrengasse. “Apfelstrudel,” with thick to the State Theater and features a This event is located at castle www.esslingen.de • July 25-26 — Neckarbischofsheim The following guide will provide Cafe Hawelka is vanilla sauce. Cafe Frauen- creamy “Mozart cake” (chocolate/ Monrepos and features a musical — Historical village festival you with details on some of Vienna’s known as an institution in huber is located at Him- marzipan). VIPs, such as Marlene fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Legend has it that once upon a time the devil came to Esslingen. He demanded The festival takes place at the an apple from a market girl. She guessed who he was and gave him an onion. most traditional coffeehouses. Vienna. This coffeehouse melpfortgasse 6. Dietrich, Romy Schneider, Burt • July 25-26 — Salach — Medieval Cafe Central serves the best serves the best homemade Cafe Sperl is a typical Lancaster, Hillary Clinton and Marktplatz and the Stadtkirche. The devil bit into the onion and cursed the town for its bad-tasting apples, saying festival the townspeople would no longer be named Esslinger, but onions. To this day, “Kaiserschmarrn with Zwetschgen- “Buchteln” (dumplings “Vienna style” coffeehouse Paul McCartney, have been spot- • July 26-27 — Oberndorf am Neckar This festival is located at the some of Esslingen townsfolk are still referred to as onions. röster” (sweet pancakes with stewed filled with stewed plums) with heavy curtains and ted here. — City festival Waldspielplatz Bärenbach. The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Out and abOut Page 11 Delights for all the senses draw visitors into town • July 26 — Schwetzingen — Castle • Aug. 2 — Bad Cannstatt — Fish Festivals and more in flames spearing The synchronized fireworks This event takes place along the display will take place at 8:30 p.m. Neckar River between the Wilhelm’s • Ongoing until July 26 — Biberach at the Schlossgarten. bridge and Mühlsteg. an der Riss — Hunters festival • July 30 to Aug. 3 — Freiberg am • Aug. 6-23 — Kirchheim unter Teck This historical festival features Neckar — Goeckelesfest (chicken — Wine Village a horse parade with more than 200 festival) The village is set up by the skat- carriages and riders, dances, a This festival is located at the ing rink at the historical city wall fireworks display and a fairground Festplatz Geisingen. and offers international wines and in the old part of town. • July 30 to Aug. 2 — Göppingen — foods. • Ongoing until July 26 — Böblingen Festival in the park — Food at the lake This festival is located at the Markets and more This festival features internation- Oberhofenpark. al foods, wines, beers and cocktails • July 30 to Aug. 9 — Tübingen — • July 25-27 — Schwäbisch Hall — at the Unteren See. Summer island culinary festival Jacobi market • Ongoing until July 26— Altshausen This festival is located at the This market is the oldest of — Market square festival Anlagensee. its kind in the region. The market This festival and flea market is • July 31 to Aug. 10 — Heilbronn — features family fun and all kinds of www.park-garden.de merchandise at the Haalplatz and located at the Marktplatz. Unterländer Volksfest • Ongoing until July 26 — Nord- the Kocherwiesen in Steinbach. • Ongoing until July 27— Beilstein— heim— Flower Summer This large festival, with amuse- • July 25 — Esslingen — Evening Vineyard festival This summer festival takes ment park, is located at the Ther- flea market on the Plienaubrücke This event features a hike along place in the town park. esenwiese. the different vineyards of Beilstein. (Pliensau Bridge) • July 31 to Aug. 3 — Leonberg — The meeting place is the parking lot Wine festival • July 25 — Höfen an der Enz at the castle Beilstein on Saturday This flea market is located at the This festival is set at In der at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Rathaus and is open from 8 a.m. This festival is located at the old Oberen Feinau in the city section Augustinerkloster. to 4 p.m. • Ongoing until July 26 — Deilingen of Eltingen. • July 25 — Achern — Variety and — Farm truck meeting • July 25-27 — Plüderhausen — Fes- • July 31 to Aug. 3 — Murrhardt — More than 400 historical farm tival days antique market Summer night festival This market is located around trucks will be on display during this This folk festival offers a beer This lake festival is set at the the historical Illenau and is open festival at the Deklhofer Berg in garden, large fest tent, and fire- Waldsee. Deilingen. works display at the Gänswasen. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Aug. 1-2 — Aichtal — Village • July 25 — Nellingen — Jakobi • Ongoing until July 26 — Durbach • July 25-26 — Raststatt — Town festival — Courtyard festival market festival The festival takes place around This variety market features This wine festival is located at This historical city festival is the Stadtkirche. the Weingut Alfred Huber. more than 150 vendors and is lo- located downtown Raststatt. • Aug. 1-2 — Allmedingen — Fiz- cated in the city center. • Ongoing until July 26 — Karlsruhe • July 25-27 — Schriesheim — City Festival in the center • July 25 — Tuttlingen — Arts and — The Festival festival This street festival takes place crafts market Soccer, music and culinary de- This festival features culinary at the Rathausplatz. The market is located in the lights await the visitor of this festival delights at the Neuen Rathaus. • Aug. 1 — Altensteig — Lake night downtown area. at the Fussballverein Ebersweier. • July 25-27 — Deizisau — Main festival • July 31 to Aug. 2 — Oberrot — Pots • July 25-26 — Kirchzarten — Vil- festival This festival is located at the and pans market lage festival This festival is located at the Berneckersee and features a fire- This market features handmade This festival is located in the old Festplatz. works display at dusk. articles at the Ebersberg. part of town at the Talvogtei. • July 25-27 — Ellwangen (Jagst) — • July 26-27 — Korntal-Münchingen Folklore days — Courtyard festival This historical festival is located This festival is located at the at castle Ellwangen. • Aug.7-17 Goerdelerstrasse. — Essling- • July 25 — Eschenbach — Paul- en— Zwiebel- • July 24-26 — Mannheim — Sports Kaisser-memorial camp fest (Onion festival This event features a medieval festival) This festival and competition camp at the Freizeitgelände. takes place at the Wasserturm in This tradi- Mannheim. • July 25 — Hechingen — Summer festival tional festival, • July 25-26 — Mühlhausen im Täle The festival is located at the Villa around the Marktplatz, — Summer festival Eugenia and the Fürstengarten. This festival and flea market offers region- is located at the Rathaus and the • July 25 — Ludwigsburg — Classi- al wines and Gemeindehalle. cal music castle festival foods. This event is located at castle www.esslingen.de • July 25-26 — Neckarbischofsheim Monrepos and features a musical — Historical village festival fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Legend has it that once upon a time the devil came to Esslingen. He demanded The festival takes place at the an apple from a market girl. She guessed who he was and gave him an onion. Marktplatz and the Stadtkirche. • July 25-26 — Salach — Medieval The devil bit into the onion and cursed the town for its bad-tasting apples, saying festival the townspeople would no longer be named Esslinger, but onions. To this day, • July 26-27 — Oberndorf am Neckar This festival is located at the some of Esslingen townsfolk are still referred to as onions. — City festival Waldspielplatz Bärenbach. Page 12 SpOrtS The Citizen, July 23, 2009 Garrison remembers fallen heroes during 1/10th race Story and photo by Brittany Carlson USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office

hey are the fallen: Army Soldiers, reservists, Marines, Navy SEALs, Airmen. The men Tand women killed in the ongoing War on Terror were roommates, friends, mentors and heroes. They’re gone now, but they live on in the thoughts and memories of more than 225 Stuttgart community members who participated in the Run to Remember July 11. The run, featuring both a half-marathon (13 miles) and five-kilometer race, was sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and 1/10th Special Forces Group. It started outside of the 1/10th Headquarters building and wove through the local training area. Posters with the names of fallen service members were displayed along the route. “Some of the people from my squadron — Capt. Community members tote rucksacks as they start the Run to Remember half-marathon July 11. Sammis, Capt. Ford — were killed in 2003 in a heli- copter crash,” said Moria Wolfinger, a former Marine. Both races involved friendly competition, but in thony Baker, 1:24.42; Colby Broadwater, 1:26.39. Wolfinger ran the 5K in remembrance of them. the end, the day was about the price Americans pay for Half-marathon, women: Susan Mizgala, 1:36.18; Several runners wore T-shirts displaying the freedom. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Bennett, who took Kristine Dunn, 1:44.26; Venable Chateau, 1:46.52. names and pictures of people they were remembering. first place in the half-marathon, ran with many people Half-marathon, team: 1/10th Special Forces, Bravo One T-shirt displayed a group of Navy SEALs. in mind. “[I ran to remember] all the men and women Company, 6:46.27. 5K, men: Nicholas Pugh, 18:26; Army Capt. Colby Broadwater, who took third who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can do Chris Martin, 18:31; Zack Decker, 18:32. 5K, women: place in the half-marathon, ran to remember Capt. things like this today in freedom and safety,” he said. Michelle Heagney, 19:02; Ann Pugh, 20:07; Marlene K.J. Smith. “He was my roommate in Baghdad in Top runners per category Afzal, 20:09. 5K, women stroller: Jennifer Bailey, 2005,” he said. Half-marathon, men: Chris Bennett, 1:20.57; An- 31:04; 5K, men stroller: Chris Schmitt, 22:27. Two Stuttgart runners qualify for Army Europe 10-miler team By Mary Markos Stuttgart, finished the race third overall, Becker, Ansbach (76:53.09); Lt. Col. Colby Broadwater IV and Tim Kloper, USAG Grafenwöhr Public Affairs with a time of 58:40.17. Laura Landes, Stuttgart (77:3.39); and finished in second place, less than two Office Instead, leading the 12-Soldier team 2nd Lt. Kimberly Defiori, Grafen- seconds behind the first place Ansbach in the D.C. race is Staff Sgt. Kirk Madg- wöhr (78:3.89) also qualified for the team, with an average time of 63:15.61. hree hundred and sixty ic, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat women’s team. The Stuttgart men’s B team, with an feet hit the ground running Team, Headquarters and Headquarters Eight alternates were also selected average time of 71:14.69, finished in TJune 27 at the U.S. Forces Company. Madgic, who traveled from based on their times in Grafenwöhr, in fourth place. Europe Army 10-Miler Qualification Vicenza, Italy, to compete in the race, the event a runner is unable to attend Individual times race hosted by U.S. Army Garrison was the first Soldier to cross the finish the national race. Christopher Bennett, 58:40.17; Doug- Grafenwöhr. line with a time of 58:46.81. The Soldier-teammates will have las Hutcheson, 63:14.69; Colby Broad- Of the 180 competitors, the top six The other qualifiers for the men’s more than three months to prepare for water, 63:36.73; Timothy Klopfer, male and six female Soldiers earned team were: Capt. Kyle Greenberg, the national race, where an expected 67:30.83; Marty Smith, 68:11.39; Scott spots on the team that will travel to the Grafenwöhr (60:20.78); 2nd Lt. Bradley 30,000 runners will navigate a route Rodberg, 68:37.14; Susan Mizgala, national competition held in Washing- Glosser, Ansbach (61:7.42); Maj. Wil- that begins and ends at the Pentagon 68:49.89; Scott Shumaker, 70:43.83; ton, D.C., Oct. 4. liam Rediske, Kaiserslautern (61:16.44); and passes national monuments such as Michelle Katz, 71:35.86; Mike Buckley, Kelis Secrest, of Kaiserslautern, Sgt. 1st Class Walter Johnston, Heidel- the Smithsonian and the United States 73:17.16; Angela Buckley, 73:47.05; was the first runner to cross the finish berg (62:18.98); and Capt. Colby Broad- Capitol building. Claudia Denton, 73:52.06; Chateau line, with a time of 57 minutes, 6.45 water, Stuttgart (63:36.73). Stuttgart results Venable, 76:6.42; Matthew Baker, seconds. However, as a civilian, Secrest With a time of 65:21.17, Capt. The Stuttgart team of Susan Miz- 77:26.41; Laura Landes, 77:3.39; does not qualify for the national 10- Stephanie Feagin, U.S. Army Health gala, Michelle Katz, Angi Buckley and Eloy Campos, 81:8.30; Jon Gilchriest, Miler in October. Clinic Livorno, was the first female Claudia Denton took first place in the 81:22.25; Joel Vega, 84:20.94; Chris The same goes for the first service Soldier to cross the finish line. women’s team category, with an aver- Lee, 85:43.69 member to complete the course. Air Capt. Myra Markey, Ansbach age time of 72:1.21. Force Lt. Col. Christopher Bennet, (67:43.98); Capt. Rhonda Winsky, The Stuttgart men’s A team, consist- Bavarian News reporter Joy Awe assigned to the European Command in Kaiserslautern (75:11.00); 1st Lt. Lisa ing of Chris Bennett, Doug Hutchenson, contributed to this article.

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