Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil June 9, 2017 | Vol. 50 | Issue 11 What’s Inside Army names Paying reverence 2 replacement Visitors should consider for deputy CG travel insurance WASHINGTON — Brigadier Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf has been selected 3 to assume responsibilities as the deputy commander and director of the United Conference provides States Army Reserve Engagement Cell insight on for U.S. Army Af- rica. Americans in Vicenza LeBoeuf is cur- rently serving as deputy command- 6 ing general, Vice Congratulations to Provost for Aca- demic Affairs at The the Class of 2017 Army University, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. His previous 9 assignments include LeBOEUF The power of setting more than 32 years of active and Reserve FLORENCE — A World War II-era reenactor kneels before a grave marker component service. during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery and an example The general will arrive to Vicenza late Memorial May 29. The annual observance was attended by many dignitar- this summer and replace Brig. Gen. Ken- ies, to include U.S. Army Europe Commander Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges. See neth H. Moore Jr., who has served as the more photos, page 3. (Photo by Paolo Bovo, 7th ATC RTSD-South) 10 deputy commander since June 2013. See what’s going on in Veneto, Tuscany Recall of EpiPens includes European version Torchlight Walk LANDSTUHL, Germany — Regional extra numbers or letters at the end. Health Command Europe is alerting pa- Patients who have one of the Europe- tients that the voluntary recall of certain an Fastjekt lot numbers identified above EpiPens has been expanded to include should contact the pharmacy where it some lots of the European version, sold was purchased to ask about replacements under the name Fastjekt in European for recalled products. pharmacies. Patients who have one of the U.S. EpiP- According to an FDA news release, this en lot numbers identified above should recall is due to the potential that these request a recall voucher code for free devices may contain a defective part that replacement by calling 877-650-3494 12 may result in the devices’ failure to ac- or emailing customer.service@mylan. tivate. com. Then, bring the EpiPen product and Health & Wellness The European versions affected are: voucher information to any U.S. military Regional Health Command Europe is Fastjekt Jr 0.15mg, lot numbers 5ED824, alerting patients that the voluntary recall pharmacy for a replacement. 5GK771, 5GR765 and Fastjekt 0.3mg of certain EpiPens has been expanded Patients are encouraged to talk to their USA Fun Facts lot numbers 5FA665, 5GU763, 6ED117, to include some lots of the European pharmacist if they have any questions or 6GH294, 6FA292, 6FA293. version. (U.S. Army photo) concerns. lThere is enough water in The U.S. versions of EpiPen originally More information about the U.S. recall Lake Superior to cover the recalled are: EpiPen Jr 0.15mg, lot num- 6GM088, 6GM199, 6GM091, 6GM198, and how to report an adverse reaction or entire landmass of North and bers 5GN767, 5GN773, 6GN215 and 6GM087. device malfunction can be found in the South America in one foot of EpiPen 0.3mg, lot numbers 5GM631, The lot number can be found on the FDA’s news release at https://www.fda. liquid. 5GM640, 6GM082, 6GM072, 6GM081, side of each package and may include gov. lThe U.S.A. sells enough pizza every day to cover 100 EMERGENCY NUMBERS acres. United Accord 2017 enhances FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY (VMC) lAn estimated one in 10 Amer- DSN 117 icans could be a blood relative readiness for all ranks, grades Comm. 0444-71-7117 24 hours to one of the original 102 pil- UA 2017 provided an opportunity for By Capt. James Sheehan POLICE EMERGENCY grims who arrived aboard the regional African partners to develop re- Mayflower in 1620. U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office DSN 112 / 114 / 115 lationships, enhance interoperability and Comm. 0444-71-7115 24 hours hone mission-command skills required lAccording to the World Giv- — Participants from to conduct peacekeeping operations in ing Index, Americans are the ACCRA, Ghana FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY (DMC) 20 countries celebrated May 30 the con- the region. most likely people in the world DSN 117 clusion of United Accord 2017, a com- UA 2017’s command post exercise to help a stranger. Comm. 051-54-7117 24 hours bined-joint military exercise at the Kofi hosted service members from 15 Afri- Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, can and five western nations, collectively lThe day Congress voted to POLICE EMERGENCY Accra, Ghana. working through a peacekeeping scenar- abolish British rule was July 2, DSN 115 United Accord 2017 included three io similar to real-world missions from 1776. The first Independence Comm. 051-54-7115 24 hours distinct components designed to train the United Nations Multidimensional Day was celebrated July 8, Anywhere in Italy — Off Post Soldiers from entry-level lower enlisted Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUS- 1776, and the official signing Fire 115 to the high-profile senior commanders. MA). of the Declaration of Indepen- From May 19 to 30, service members The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, the Ambulance 118 dence took place in August. completed a command post exercise, Honorable Robert P. Jackson, provided Carabinieri 112 (From Reader’s Digest, www.rd.com/culture) field training exercise and jungle warfare Police (local) 113 school. See ACCORD, page 2 Visitors to Europe should consider travel insurance LANDSTUHL, Germany — Sturdy walking shoes? depending on the need for medical equipment and ac- gible for care at a military treatment facility except for Check. Camera? Check. Travel insurance? companying medical personnel. emergencies to save sight, life or limb. At times, even When friends and family come to visit, no one envi- Some people are surprised to learn that Medicare and those eligible may need to receive care in the local com- sions a medical emergency during their European vaca- some health insurance companies do not pay for health munity if an appointment isn’t available or if a military tion, but in the military community, we try to plan for care outside the United States. treatment facility is not nearby. everything. You never know when a visitor might need Some have special rules for health care outside the Those interested in obtaining travel insurance should medical services on the local economy. U.S., such as requiring patients to pay their bills out of carefully research covered services and limits. Does the From replacing lost medication or treating the flu to pocket and filing a claim with the health insurance com- travel insurance include a medical flight back home? something life threatening, like a car accident or heart pany for reimbursement. Will the travel insurance pay hospitals directly or will attack, visitors need to arrange healthcare insurance be- All of these examples have the potential to create ex- the patient need to pay out of pocket for an expensive fore their trip. treme financial hardship for those involved if medical surgery and file for reimbursement later? One of the worst-case scenarios is someone not being insurance is not available or doesn’t extend outside the These are important questions your visitors should ask able to return home on a commercial aircraft and requir- United States. before their trip so they can enjoy their European vaca- ing a medical flight back to the United States. A medical Visitors who do not have a military/retiree/Depart- tion, knowing they are covered if a medical need arises flight alone can cost approximately $13,000 or more, ment of Defense civilian identification card are not eli- and ensuring a worry-free visit for hosts and guests. Speak Out By Laura Kreider & Chiara Mattirolo ‘The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get.’ What is something your father has told you over the years that rings true today? Chaplain (Maj.) Haley Campbell Gildo Masenello Ernest Beezley Sgt. Bryant Pulliam Michela Ferrara Mark Shelton Caserma Ederle Library Finance Office DFMWR HHC, USAG Italy Family member Religious Services Office “Never take life too “I found out that what “You will become a man “Continue to “He taught me respect “My father always told seriously. You can find my inspiring father told when you will accept work hard for others. me that a steady drop of humor in any situation if me was always right: He the things you are not and provide for Think of what others water in a bucket will fill you look closely.” used to say to work hard able to change.” your family.” may be going through it up over time. The mor- and be respectful. And and be sympathetic.” al of this is found in the on my day of retirement, idea: Inch by inch life is May 31, I could say that a cinch; yard by yard, life I did that during my 42- can sometimes be hard.” year long working career.” ACCORD U.S. Army Europe Commander continued from page 1 Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges remarks at the closing ceremony ex- U.S. Army Africa Commander pressing appreciation to partnering na- Maj. Gen. tions and emphasizing the importance of Joseph P. Harrington readiness and partnership. USAG Italy Commander “You are guardians of your homelands and Publisher and the protectors of our collective se- Col. Steve Marks curity,” said Jackson. “It is only through partnership that we can address existing USAG Italy Public Affairs Team Lead conflicts and prevent future ones.” and Outlook Editor The CPX’s African partners includ- Karin J. Martinez ed representatives from the Econom- ic Community of West African States Public Affairs Staff (ECOWAS).