Vol. 40, No. 16 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart August 25, 2011 Serving the Stuttgart Military Community SF Soldier honored for heroic actions in Böblingen By Carola Meusel Linda; Lt. Col. Isaac Peltier, 1/10th Spc. Willie USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office SFG(A), commander; Capt. Steven Smith, a budget Payne, Headquarters Support Company technician pc. Willie Smith was honored commander and fellow Special Forces assigned to by the Böblingen Police De- Soldiers. Headquarters partment during a ceremony S They all came to recognize their Support Company, Aug. 2 for rescuing an elderly couple 1st Battalion, comrade who selflessly supported the from an apartment fire in July. 10th Special Böblingen Police during a fire rescue Rudi Denzer, chief of the Böblingen Forces Group, Police Department, awarded Smith, a mission at Herrschaftsgartenstrasse in assisted Böblingen Soldier assigned to Headquarters Support Böblingen on July 3. policemen in Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Special According to the Böblingen Police, rescuing an Forces Group, Airborne, with a certificate the fire began in a wooden shed located elderly couple of appreciation and the official coat of between two houses at Herrschaftsgar- from a house fire arms of the state of Baden-Württemberg tenstrasse 10 and 12. Both houses, as on July 3. Smith Police, to include a declaration in English, well as the adjacent buildings, had to was honored by during the ceremony. be evacuated. the Böblingen The event was attended by German The timbered house at Herrschafts- Police Department police officials, as well as by Maj. Gen. gartenstrasse 10 completely burnt down. in a ceremony Michael Repass, Special Operations Aug. 2. Command Europe commander; his wife See Soldier honored on page 4 Susan Huseman Clare Buckley, 6, rocks a hoola hoop during the closing ceremonies of the CYS Services summer camp program Aug. 18. While the camp runs Aidan Quinn (from left), 6, and Michael Ellsworth, Kate Hudson, 7, opts for a through 7, burn off some energy with inflatable body boppers. princess face painting design. Aug. 26, camp counselors Summer send-off had to Children and staffers participating in USAG Stuttgart CYS Services’ return to summer camp program celebrated the end of a “Rockin’ Summer 2011” the States a Aug. 18 with a day of fun and sun on the Panzer Kaserne sports field. The week earlier event brought the pre-kindergarten and after school camps together to say for school. goodbye to the camp counselors, who returned to the U.S. Aug. 20. Photos by Birgit Thompson Page 12 Page 14 InsIde Crime-cracking kids Chapel remains proof hIs clear up conundrum of king’s eternal love T Is rifling through a hotel room looking for Locals say the Sepulchral Chapel on Würt- evidence your idea of fun? It was for 30 temberg Hill, with its symbolism and scenic edITIon kids who participated in a “CSI” EDGE views, is one of the most romantic places in program offered by Stuttgart CYS Services. the state of Baden-Württemberg. The Citizen, August 25, 2011 Page 3 Page 2 OpiniOn The Citizen, August 25, 2011 news ACAP: supporting Soldier career success News & Notes By Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch found that while Soldiers are allowed College alumni wanted Installation Management Command to use ACAP services up to two years When Soldiers take off the uniform, we The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart School commander before retirement or one year before Liaison Office seeks college alumni to sup- separation, they do not always have want them to know they made the right he decision to transition out port its second annual college fair scheduled leadership support in doing more than for Oct. 4 on Patch Barracks. of uniform is as important the minimum required by law, which choice for themselves, their careers and Participate by representing your alma Tas the initial decision to put is attending the pre-separation briefing mater and let high school students know it on. That is why the Army provides no later than 90 days before separation. their families. the Army Career and Alumni Program However, just meeting the letter of what your school has to offer. and is working to make it even more the law is too little, too late. The more Pvt. Kevin Keyes accepts a plate For additional information and specific About four out of 10 eligible Sol- erans, a number expected to rise even effective. Soldiers are able to use ACAP services, of food at the 1/10th SFG(A), requirements, contact Wayne “Joe” Holder diers who start ACAP decide to reenlist higher in FY11. ACAP deliv- the more successful their transitions. Dining Facility on Panzer at [email protected] or 430-7465/ or join the National Guard or Reserves, More to the point, it is the right ers transition and Based on the study results and guid- Kaserne Aug. 11. Recently civ. 0711-680-7465. while others need to get a solid start thing to do. job assistance ser- ance from the vice chief of staff, over all DFACs in Europe began Mentorship program helps Sol- vices to Soldiers the next few months ACAP will imple- preparing for the next phase of their Transition is stressful under the serving healthier foods and to support them in ment an enhanced transition program careers: going to school, starting a new best of circumstances, and right now, using “Go for Green” signs diers with professional growth making informed model focused on helping Soldiers job or starting a business. Soldiers are facing a tough job market. to indicate how each food The Army Mentorship Program is a Sgt. Gabriel Warwick, of 554th Military Police Company, chops vegetables career decisions. develop and put into action individual ACAP is a commander’s program. We have to equip them to take the skills affects Soldier performance, as voluntary, web-based program that promotes Soldiers will take off the uniform at and values they learned in the Army and for the cold sandwich bar at the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group part of the U.S. Army Europe Pre-separa- Lt. Gen. Lynch transition plans. mentorship by linking mentors and mentees tion counseling, Under this choice-based, results- some point, whether through separation translate them into success in the next (Airborne), Dining Facility on Panzer Kaserne Aug. 11. “Fueling the Team” program. and providing training videos and literature Veteran Affairs benefits briefings oriented model, Soldiers will have the or retirement, and it is up to leaders to phase of their careers. that teaches the concepts of mentorship. and Department of Labor Transition opportunity to spend up to 60-70 hours take care of them until the very last day. When Soldiers take off the uniform, Army DFACs swap Army mentorship is the voluntary and we want them to know they made the Assistance Program workshops are accessing ACAP resources. The Transi- This includes supporting their active developmental relationship that exists available to separating and retiring ac- participation in ACAP, and if a Soldier right choice for themselves, their ca- Health by stealth:in ‘greener’ menus tion Assistance Program workshop will between a person of greater experience and tive component Soldiers, demobilizing also be updated to incorporate develop- decides to separate, making sure no reers and their families. It’s the least we Story & photos by Brittany Carlson physically fit, but … they don’t understand what it does a person of lesser experience that is charac- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, ment of the individual transition plan. stigma is attached to his or her decision. can do for their service and sacrifices. USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office to them when they eat nine or 10 eggs in the morning,” terized by mutual trust and respect. Studies family members, retirees, and civilians A 12-month time frame is designed It is smart business to support he said. “If we offer them a healthy alternative, at least have shown that mentoring relationships can affected by BRAC, reduction in force or to minimize conflict with unit mission Soldiers’ use of ACAP. In FY10 the Editor’s Note: New guidance on the ver the past year, items have been dis- we’re doing our job to try and help them out.” help individuals with personal and profes- global realignment. requirements, while enabling Soldiers to Army spent more than $500 million in transition program is expected during appearing from the 1st Battalion, 10th The new menu is appreciated by diners such as A 2010 in-depth review of ACAP take full advantage of ACAP resources. unemployment compensation for vet- the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. sional growth by improving their leadership OSpecial Forces Group (Airborne), Dining Steve Kirkpatrick, a contractor for the 1/10th, who and interpersonal and technical skills. Facility in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. has been eating at the DFAC for two years. More information about the Army French fries, sodas and hamburgers have been “I like the fact that, since I eat here all the time Mentorship Program is available at www. Cost of drinking, driving can exceed bar tab silently replaced by baked potato wedges, flavored anyway, I can have more of what I like,” said Kirkpat- he armyg1.army.mil/hr/mentorship. water, chicken and fish. These subtle changes are rick, who avoids eating fried foods at home. “There T Commentary by part of the U.S. Army Europe “Fueling the Team,” are more choices now than there were before.” Real Warriors needs Face- CITIzen Army Capt. Aaron L. Lancaster The next time you or UFTT program, designed to help Soldiers improve The Patch DFAC has also made some changes; book fans Col.