Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil Sept. 14, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 17 What’s Inside Measles outbreak in Europe continues Additionally, in 2017, Army Medicine The virus can linger in the air of a room By Ashley Patoka clinics throughout Europe began giving or transportation vehicle for up to two 2 Regional Health Command Europe the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vac- hours according to Col. Rodney Coldren, A new way to report crime cine as part of the routine six-month visit preventive medicine chief, Public Health LANDSTUHL, Germany — Adults with pediatricians. The vaccine is high- Command Europe. and children not vaccinated for measles ly encouraged for all children aged 6-12 “There is a very safe and effective 3 could be at risk for contracting the illness months, especially those in daycare. This vaccine available to prevent this dis- Women's Equality Day as a result of an ongoing measles out- dose is in addition to the two doses given ease,” said Coldren. “The vast majority break in several European countries. to children in the U.S. over 12 months of of Americans are already immunized Regional Health Command Europe of- age. against measles, having received at least West Nile Virus in Italy ficials recommend families review their Measles is an extremely contagious two doses of the MMR vaccine in early vaccination records to ensure everyone is virus, with 100 percent of exposed sus- childhood.” fully vaccinated against the disease. ceptible individuals becoming infected. See MEASLES, page 7 5 Recycling policy encourages Children team up with Soldiers for a fun day good stewardship Forum offers 6 platform for Start of new school year feedback, ideas Bus safety tips VICENZA — The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is the military family's plat- form to voice quality-of-life issues, feed- back, ideas and suggestions. 9 It's the best way to let Army leadership VHS plays host to first know about what works, what doesn't, and football game of season how you think problems can be resolved. AFAP gives active and Reserve Component Soldiers, Army civilians, retirees, survivors and family members a primary tool to help identify issues and concerns and shape stan- dards of living. The program identifies critical issues con- cerning welfare and morale and presents them to senior Army leadership for resolu- tion. Since AFAP was created in 1983, 714 issues have been submitted, resulting in 129 legislative changes, 193 Department of De- fense or Army policy changes and 214 im- proved programs or services. Some exam- ples of AFAP successes Armywide include: •Service member's Group Life Insurance 10 increased from $50,000 to $400,000 Out & About •Thrift Savings Plan was authorized •Creation of the Better Opportunities for CASERMA EDERLE — Members of Team for Children Vicenza, a charity Single Soldiers Program founded in 2009, visited the installation Sept. 7. The event began with To submit an issue or suggestion, fill out “Soldier for a Day” activities assisted by Soldiers from Headquarters & the form (cut out from page 4). A few tips: Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd a separate sheet must be completed for Airborne Brigade. Pictured: (front) Alessandro Facci, 12, gets his face each issue; the issue cannot involve a local painted by Spc. Travis Green; and (back) Alessandro Baù, 22, gets his face matter (submit those through your local in- painted by Spc. Tyler Griffiths. After having the opportunity of experiencing stallation Interactive Customer Evaluation 12 military equipment and camouflage face painting, children and their parents [ICE] webpage, http://ice.disa.mil/); and the took part in a windshield tour of post on an LMTV, light utility truck. A special FMWR events, activities book dedication event took place at the post library. issue should be something that has Army- (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) wide impact. See AFAP, page 4 Outlook announcement September is National Preparedness Month Beginning Oct. 1, the ally and collectively — case of an emergency. Plan- By Michael McKnight Outlook newspaper will ensure we are prepared ning ahead will ensure that USAG Italy Emergency Manager go digital. Due to budget to respond accordingly. you and your family will and manpower constraints, This year’s NPM fo- know what to do and have VICENZA — 2018 is the 15th year of the printed version of the cuses on planning, with the supplies you need to be National Preparedness Month, a month- the theme: “Disasters safe wherever you are. newspaper will be online long campaign that takes place each Sep- Happen. Prepare Now. For your home, think only in a different format. tember to promote emergency aware- Learn How.” It’s a ahead with your Family ness and preparedness, and designed to good time to review the Emergency Plan. A simple strengthen a citizen’s ability to prepare Anyone with questions Army's four prepared- plan can be found at http:// for, mitigate, prevent, respond to and ness tenets: be informed, make a plan, www.italy.army.mil/em.asp. may contact the editor at recover from any natural or man-made build a kit, and get involved. At work or school? Ensure you and karin.j.martinez.civ@mail. disaster. Being prepared means having a plan. your family members know the best mil. One can never fully predict when a di- Whether you are at home, at work or on- way to contact one another if you are saster will strike, but we can — individu- the-go, it's important to create a plan in See PREPARE, page 4 CID launches new crime tips system for web, phones QUANTICO, Va. – The Army com- He ex- tigation. submitted. Tips will be responded to in munity and American public now have plained Addition- English and auto-translated back to their the ability to use their computers and that ally, per- source language during the two-way dia- smartphones to submit tips about crimes, when- sons pro- log process. suspicious activity or threats to the U.S. ever a viding According to Christopher Grey, CID’s Army’s Criminal Investigation Com- person anony- spokesman, the previous methods of re- mand via a new digital crime tips system. submits mous tips porting a crime to CID will remain in ef- The CID crime tips system recently a tip on- will have fect until the new Crime Tips System is transitioned to a web-based and smart- line, the the ability fully implemented. phone app submission method. The pub- com- to com- “It is critical for people to say some- lic can access the system via any Inter- pleted municate thing when they see something and it lit- net-connected device by visiting, http:// form with the erally can mean the difference between www.cid.army.mil/. In addition to the is securely transferred directly to Army CID Agents,” Adams said. “After sub- someone receiving the justice they de- web interface, the app is for submission CID through a Secure Sockets Layer mitting a tip, a tip reference/ID number serve or victimizing another innocent of tips and is available for free download connection, which means that the tips are is created that allows the tipster to create person,” Grey said. from the Apple Store and Google Play at encrypted, entirely confidential and com- a password to check the status of the sub- “Although we prefer people with in- http://www.p3tips.com/app. pletely anonymous. Users can also attach mitted tip or check on the status of a re- formation to use the new digital Crime According to CID’s implementation images, videos and documents with their ward – if applicable. So do not misplace Tips system, they can still report a crime project manager, Special Agent Christo- tips. your ID number, as it will be needed to through our current methods until these pher L. Adams, the new system provides “This new system is the ideal solution check on the status of your tip.” methods are phased out within the next users a safe, secure and anonymous for ‘tipsters’ to report criminal activities There is also the multi-language feature 60 days: contact your local CID office, method to report criminal activity and or suspicious activity anonymously. for global use that allows tips to be au- contact 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276- security threats without concerns of re- “Tips received will be seamlessly as- to-converted into English on the backend 9243) or email CID at Army.CID.Crime. taliation or fear. signed to various units for further inves- regardless of what language they were [email protected].” VFW Corner U.S. Army Europe Commander By Laura Kreider and Chiara Mattirolo Lt. Gen. Speak Out History of local post Christopher G. Cavoli By Rex Shuey U.S. Army Africa Commander Maj. Gen. How often are you on social media? VFW Post 8862 What is your preferred site? Roger L. Cloutier Jr. VICENZA — Veterans of Foreign Wars USAG Italy Commander Post 8862 is the second largest VFW post and Publisher in Europe and was founded in 1991 by Col. Erik M. Berdy veterans of the Vicenza Military Com- munity. USAG Italy Public Affairs Director The first commander was Clarence James E. Brooks Daniels and the current commander is Outlook Editor Paul Matejka. Karin J. Martinez Initially called the “Mediterranean Post,” the organization has grown from Public Affairs Staff the original 60 charter members into a Anna Ciccotti post with more than 1,900 members. Laura Kreider Membership spans the nation’s conflicts Chiara Mattirolo Mara Barzon Richard Gerke Aneesa Johnson from Vietnam veterans to the veterans Anna Terracino AAFES Family and MWR Family member from the present conflict in Afghanistan.