Herald Union - July 17, 2014

Story and photos by Karl Weisel

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

It was a day to mark the transition of two leaders in U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden with the focus on friendships, support and the vital role of personal and professional relationships.

As German and American guests gathered to witness Kath-leen Marin, Installation Man-agement Command-Europe di-rector, pass the garrison’s colors from Col. David Carstens to in-coming commander Col. Mary Martin, speakers acknowledged how important genuine friend-ship and caring are in ensuring outstanding community rela-tions and support.

“People are the strength of our Army,” said Marin during the change of command cer-emony July 10 on Clay Kaserne, relating how serving those who

serve relies on inspirational leadership, dedicated employ-ees and engaged partnerships.

“Dave knows it takes more than buildings and budgets to serve people, which is why his garrison had an over 92 percent customer satisfaction rate,” said Marin about the outgoing com-mander. “He understands that being a good neighbor means

reaching out to our German friends, opening our doors and fostering trust both on and off Clay Kaserne. … After all, we are more than friends — we are family.”

Shortly before the cer-emony, host nation and U.S. service members and civilians gathered to honor the outgoing

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USAREUR honors one of its own as he nears end of career.

See page 6.

Soccer CampYoung athletes

have a wide range of sports

opportunities this summer. See page 13.

Vacation Bible School

Community youths enjoy a spiritual safari.

See pages 16-17.

The seven-day German-American Friendship Fes-tival wrapped up July 4 at Hainerberg Housing area with approximately 27,300 people in attendance, the most of any day, for free rides and a 20-minute fireworks show. Garrison Commander Col. David Carstens and Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco presented the Commander’s Cup to the 529th Military Police Company for winning the most points in intramural sports, as well as a plaque to Festmeister Alexander Schramm.

“We wouldn’t have been

able to place all of those at-tractions, dexterity games and food and beverage stands without his help,” said Joe Harris, chief of FMWR spe-cial events.

The military police and Polizei worked hand-in-hand to ensure there were no major incidents despite the increased length of the fest, number of attractions and vendors. The fireworks show also was amplified from the previous year.

“The magic thing we noticed was German and

Photo by Joshua Leonard

German and American guests enjoy a spectacular fire-works display on the last day of the Friendship Fest.

Closing with a bangThousands share traditional U.S. holiday

See Closing with a bang on page 3

Kathleen Marin, Installation Management Command-Eu-rope director, passes the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden colors to Col. Mary Martin as outgoing commander, Col. David Carstens, looks on.

Taking the reinsMartin takes over garrison from Carstens

Welcoming new citizens

By Karl WeiselU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Public Affairs Office

As Independence Day neared, a group of U.S. military Soldiers and civilians celebrat-ed their newly recognized U.S. citizenship during a ceremony at the American Consulate in Frankfurt July 2.

“Let me be the first to con-

Program eases naturalization for Soldiers, families

Photo by Karl Weisel

New U.S. citizens pledge during a citizenship ceremony at the American Consulate in Frankfurt.

See Reins on page 7

See Citizens on page 8

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Commentary

Herald Union published by Command and newspaper staffUSAG Wiesbaden Commander..............................Col. Mary MartinUSAG Wiesbaden Command Sergeant Major ......................................Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. RoccoPublic Affairs Officer..........................................Anemone RuegerEditor.......................................................Karl Weisel (mil 337-7405)Associate Editor................................Chrystal Smith (mil 337-1400)Reporter...........................................Shayna Brouker (mil 337-5150)

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Feedback: How do you rate the U.S. soccer program?

Editor’s note: Have something you’d like to share with the commander? Visit the gar-rison’s Facebook page (Gar-rison Wiesbaden), send an ICE comment or contact the Commander’s Hotline (click the Feedback link on the gar-rison home page).

Fantastic fireworksMegan N. commented: I

must say, this was one of the most impressive fireworks displays I have seen outside of the United States. This was a spectacular show, and thank you so much for this fantastic celebration.

Response: Thanks Megan, for the extremely positive feed-back regarding the Fourth of July fireworks display in Wies-baden’s Hainerberg Housing to conclude the German-Amer-ican Friendship Festival. We appreciate everyone who took the time to stop by, mingle with their German and American neighbors, and to celebrate the United States’ 238th birthday.

Also, great job by our Family, Mo-rale, Welfare and Recreation staff and volunteers who made sure it was a fun-filled fest for all of our visitors.

Handicapped access

C a r m e n R . c o m m e n t e d : I would like to com-ment about the new Clay Kaserne physi-cal readiness plan which means that large areas will be blocked off in the morning when people are coming to work. How do handicapped people get to work during that time?

Response: Thank you for your comment, Carmen. We have included considerations for our handicapped employees who must park close to their work space. Handicapped em-ployees with an approved U.S. Handicap Placard or a German Behindertenausweiss can co-

ordinate with Nestor Milan (civ 0611-705-1490) in the gar-rison’s Installation Operations Center to receive an Access Pass for the PRT Area. The Access Pass allows handi-capped employees to enter through a des-ignated road block and move directly to their handicapped parking space. The employee will be re-

quired to drive at five kilome-ters per hour (walking speed), with the four-way hazard lights flashing using the most direct route to the parking space.

Balcony flower boxesMartin S. asked: I am trying

to understand the new policy let-ter signed in May. I have read the latest resident handbook which also states the same policy for the Wiesbaden community.

Ask the commander

Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden com-mander

Luecinda AmbridgeU.S. Army Europe

“The team stinks. I am really disappointed in their perfor-mance this year. I expected them to do better and play more aggressively than they did in their games. It doesn’t look like they were trying hard enough.”

Maj. Mike FriessU.S. Army Europe

“Soccer has become more popular because of the per-formance of the U.S. team, but since it is the World Cup, there are peaks in the interest only every four years.”

1st. Lt. Keith OdomU.S. Army Europe

“I only watched the U.S. team’s game against Germa-ny, but if the team was better and progressed more I prob-ably would have followed it further.”

Ardelia CappaiAndrews Federal Credit Union

“Even with the performance of the U.S. team in the World Cup, Americans do not have the heart and soul that Euro-pean nations have with soccer ... training needs to start at a much younger age.”

Ingo RhielChild, Youth and School Services Sports and Fitness

“It’s getting a lot better. On a scale of one through five, I’d give it a four. It’s getting better and better.”

Second thoughts ... second thoughtsMilitary brats build American soccer

Although the American soccer team was defeated dur-ing the recent 2014 FIFA World Cup Games, it is interesting to note the influence “military brats” have made on the U.S. soccer program.

John Brooks, a member of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, is the son of an American service member from Chicago. John was born in and raised in Berlin. Fabian Johnson was born in Munich, the son of a service member who had married a local Ger-man fraulein. Jermaine Jones grew up in Frankfurt-Bonames and is the son of a U.S. Army Soldier. Timothy Chandler was born at the 97th General

Hospital in Frankfurt, which today is the American Con-sulate. Chandler is the son of U.S. Soldier who also married a German.

What we as Americans take very much for granted is the fact that during the Cold War, with the stationing of U.S. Forces in Germany, some 8 million Americans experi-enced European culture. Just as we may have introduced American culture, such as rock ‘n roll music via AFN, blue jeans or hamburgers to the Germans, so too the Germans have left their mark on our culture. From “kindergarten” to “handys” and now soccer, the cultural exchange between

our two countries has been remarkable and exciting.

But what is all the more im-pressive are the four military brats who grew up in Germany, represented our country so proudly and did such a fine job.

Their experience, educa-tion and upbringing made them winners in the backdrop of a military world. As American service members still defend-ing the free world and now stationed in Germany, we should be proud of our chil-dren, for they are now leav-ing their mark. (Commentary from the Berlin Brats Alumni, courtesy of Dr. John Provan, Kaiserslautern High School class of 1974)

See Ask the commander on page 5

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News and features

By Staff Sgt. Paul Roberts

U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray Chandler and his wife Jeanne met with Soldiers, families and senior leaders to discuss key is-sues throughout the U.S. Army Europe community, during a visit to Germany June 30 to July 3.

They were greeted the first morning by Maj. Gen. Richard Longo, USAREUR deputy com-mander, and then accompanied to locations around Germany by some of USAREUR’s senior noncommissioned officers, in-cluding USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport.

The intent of Chandler’s visit was to reiterate the Army’s priorities, such as adhering to the Army values, the tenets of the Profession of Arms campaign, and ensuring an effective draw-down of the force over the next few years. In addition, he made time to meet with Soldiers to answer their questions and take their concerns back to the Penta-gon and the Army’s top leaders.

During engagements with some of the command’s top sergeants major, he discussed the strategic role played by USAREUR, its partner nations and the Army’s commitment to regionally aligned forces.

“If you look at what we’re currently doing in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, you can see the importance of USAREUR and its strategic influence,” Chandler said, noting the international con-nections, military capabilities, and training resources located here. “I think that it’s extremely important, and will be for as

long as we have an Army.”One of those capabilities

is the Gen. John Shalikash-vili Mission Command Center, where he visited the Current Operations Integration Cell floor and observed the monitor-ing of current theater operations across the theater.

There, and at each other loca-tion, Chandler took time to ask Soldiers about their concerns, and asked their leaders how recent Army-wide challenges have affected the readiness and quality of life of Soldiers and their families.

At each of these venues, in-cluding Vilseck, Clay Kaserne, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and others, all in Ger-many, his message focused on the three tenets of the Army profession: competence, char-acter and commitment.

During a town hall meeting with more than 600 Soldiers at Katterbach Kaserne, Germany, he explained the importance of each of them.

“Being an Army profes-sional is more than just doing your job well,” he said. “You can’t be a professional if you are not willing to also be a person of character and commitment. Competence is important, but it is only as important as character and commitment.”

He said suicide and sexual harassment are two of the Army’s current challenges that can be addressed through com-mitment to fellow Soldiers.

“If each of you looks out for your battle buddy — whether they are exhibiting some chang-es in their behavior or if they are in a situation that puts them at risk for sexual assault — and if they do the same for you, we can significantly reduce both of these incidents in the Army,” Chandler said. “It only takes commitment to each other.”

By maintaining a focus on all three components of the profession, Chandler said there would likely also be a place for Soldiers, even as the Army

continues its drawdown.“If you continue to do your

best and continue to better yourself — and continue to show your leaders that your know how to accomplish the mission and look out for your fellow Soldiers — there will be a place for you in the Army. However, the Army might ask you to do something different than what you are doing now,” he said, adding that improving your General Technical score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery increases Sol-diers’ options.

Chandler ended his visit by wishing Soldiers, families and civilian employees a great Inde-pendence Day weekend, and re-minding them that for 239 years Soldiers, like those currently serving in USAREUR, have served at home and around the world to keep the nation strong.

News flash

Closing with a bang . . . . .Continued from page 1American families truly enjoying the fest until 8 or 9 at night,” said Joe Harris, FMWR Special Events director. “The number of kids having fun — that’s what it’s all about.”

Nearly 100,000 people attended the fest over the seven days, and despite the imminent closing-off of the currently open-post Hainerberg Housing area there are already plans to bring it back next year. (Photo left: Garrison leaders present the 529th Military Police Company with the Commander’s Cup on July 4 at the fest.)

Technology ExpoEveryone is invited to

attend the Clay Kaserne Technology Expo Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. The event, hosted by 5th Sig-nal Command, will feature more than 50 exhibitors who will demonstrate the latest in systems integration, cyber security, cloud computing, data protection and more. Refreshments will be served and giveaways offered while supplies last. Visit www.federalevents.com.

Change of commandThe Wiesbaden Health

Clinic will bid farewell to Lt. Col. Michael S. Hughes and welcome incoming com-mander Lt. Col. LaShanda C. Cobbs during a change of command ceremony on Clay Kaserne July 18. The ceremony will be held on the chapel lawn at 10 a.m.

Vehicle Reg changesAs of July 1 Wiesbaden’s

Vehicle Registration Office has modified operations. Walk-in and appointment customers are now seen from 7:30-11:30 a.m. and custom-ers with appointments only from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Emergency walk-ins are handled on a case-by-case basis. Call civ (0611) 143-548-7821 or mil 548-7821 to schedule an appointment.

Legal EducationThe Office of the Judge

Advocate is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Pro-gram. Selected officers will attend law school at govern-ment expense beginning in fall 2015 while remaining on active duty. Applicants must be commissioned of-ficers with two to six years of active federal service when school begins. Review Army Regulation 27-1, Chapter 14 to determine eligibility and application requirements. Application deadline is Nov. 1. Contact the U.S. Army Eu-rope OJA Lt. Col. Sara Root mil 337-9294 or (0611) 705-4700 to set up an interview and for more information. Photo by Shayna Brouker

SMA visit: Army’s senior enlisted couple discuss professionalism, Soldier and family issues

Photo courtesy of 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ray-mond Chandler talks to Soldiers and families in Katterbach. Photo left: Chandler speaks with USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport dur-ing a visit to Wiesbaden.



News and features

From the blotter

Compiled by the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Directorate

of Emergency Services

June 26Driving suspension: An officer

received a 30-day on-post driv-ing suspension for three or more parking violations in a one-year period.

June 27Drunken driving: A noncommis-

sioned officer is charged with drunken operation of a vehicle.

June 30Failure to obey: A civilian employee

is charged with failure to obey regulation driving with expired USAREUR registration.

July 1Failure to obey: A Soldier is

charged with failure to obey regulation driving, with expired USAREUR registration.

Larceny: A Soldier is charged with loss of government property through neglect.

July 2Failure to obey: An NCO is charged

with failure to obey regulation for an impounded vehicle.

July 3Failure to obey: A civilian em-

ployee is charged with failure to obey regulation for an im-pounded vehicle and civilian misconduct.

July 4Larceny: A family member is

charged with larceny of Army and Air Force Exchange Service property and civilian misconduct.

July 5Traffic accident: A civilian em-

ployee is charged with a traffic accident due to inattentive driv-ing, causing property damage.

July 6Drunken driving: A Soldier is

charged with drunken driving.

July 8Tax evasion: A civilian employee

is charged with tax evasion and civilian misconduct.

Tax evasion: A civilian employee is charged with tax evasion and civilian misconduct.

Assault: An NCO is charged with assault consummated by a battery, damage to govern-ment property and domestic violence.

Corps of Engineers celebrates 40 years in EuropeBy Jennifer Aldridge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Public Affairs Office

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reached a milestone in Europe this month, marking its fourth decade on the continent.

The organization’s history here ex-tends back to the end of World War II. After the war, a number of military construction agencies emerged to meet the challenges facing U.S. forces rebuilding Western Europe and combating the growing threat from the Soviet Union. The U.S. Army Construction Agency was established in Germany in 1956, followed by U.S. Army Engineer Element in 1964 and U.S. Army Engineer Command Europe in 1966.

Military spending was on the decline after the Vietnam War and U.S. Army Europe faced pressure to reduce the size of its headquarters and budget. This led to the birth of USACE in Europe.

On July 1, 1974, USAREUR trans-ferred engineering responsibilities in theater to the Corps of Engineers, creating the U.S. Army Engineer Division Europe in Frankfurt. It was the first time the chief of engineers, rather than the theater com-mander, controlled contract construction for U.S. forces on the continent.

Ash Batavia, a retired annuitant man-aging the district’s Directorate of Public Works Job Order Contracting program for 38 years and counting, remembers the organization in its infancy. There was greater cohesiveness, he said.

“In our division days, somehow ev-eryone knew each other,” Batavia said. “There was a lot of interface. It had to do with how our building was laid out. The Phillips Building was a three-story build-ing with big rooms and a central staircase. Back at that time, all the smokers would smoke around the stairs. Smoking was allowed in public areas then. Everyone would congregate at the staircase.

“We also had a great German canteen. They had good food for 3 Deutsch Marks. The place fit 50 people, but 150 people would line up to eat lunch there. It was a very social environment.”

Batavia also recalls the openness of the Phillips Building from a security perspective. Force-protection measures were practically nonexistent, he said.

“We had no fences, no guards, no ID cards and the building was completely open,” Batavia said. “There was no real security.”

At that time, security was not the concern it is today, said Phil Cohen, the newly retired district Planning Section chief, who arrived in Germany nearly 30 years ago.

“My wife and I got here in April 1985,” he said. “The climate was much more dangerous. There were terrorist gangs in Germany and Italy. And yet the bases did not have fencing.”

Cohen said he joined the division be-cause he was intrigued by the mission.

“There was a lot of work to be done,” Co-hen said. “The conditions of the U.S. instal-lations were appalling. Our commi tmen t here was one year at a time. So the buildings hadn’t been painted in years; it looked like there hadn’t been any maintenance done to the facilities.

“The ‘70s and ‘80s were boom years. We were here supporting a huge buildup — showing our resolve.”

The Force Modernization Program kept the division busy with 60 projects amounting to $300 million over an eight-year stretch in the 1980s. The program helped expand the Vilseck military com-munity from 3,000 to 10,000 people. The division continued to grow its workforce to keep up with the volume of military construction in West Germany and Turkey.

“Our presence here was huge — $500 million in military construction each year,” Cohen said. “There were 350,000 troops and 1,300 installations. We had V Corps in the north and VII Corps in the south.”

For 17 years as a division, USACE designed and built facilities totaling $5 billion in support of Soldiers, Airmen, civilians and their families. The organi-zation supported U.S. forces conducting critical missions to protect NATO allies and U.S. national security.

But as soon as the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, a moratorium was placed on new military construction, and Europe Divi-sion’s workload declined dramatically, Cohen said.

“The Wall fell and that changed ev-erything,” he said. “It all ended with a series of very painful reductions in force.”

The first reduction in force was so drastic it required the approval of top-level Army leadership, Batavia said.

“Almost 1,000 people lost their jobs.,” he said. “People were not able to com-prehend what happened.”

In 1991, with the construction mission in Europe transformed, Europe Divi-sion was replaced by Europe District, a smaller, installation-support-focused organization.

As consolidation across Germany became a priority, many military com-munities, including Frankfurt, were on the closure list. In 1993, Col. Jack Gates,

then-commander, asked Cohen to find a new home for the district and orchestrate the office move.

Cohen called the task “one of the highlights of my career.”

“Ironically, Wiesbaden had been an-nounced for closure in the early 1990s. But around 1992, we were invited by the then-DPW — [Gates] was trying to go against the military grain and justify keeping Wiesbaden open — to visit the Amelia Earhart Hotel. As it turns out, Wiesbaden stayed open. The DPW was very shrewd, he started to draw tenants and one of the tenants was USACE.

When the team first toured the build-ing, the parking lot was too small and the elevators were too slow, Cohen said. But when the district determined it could gut the entire interior, the old hotel became the best option.

Finally, Cohen and the moving com-mittee settled on the vacant Amelia Earhart Hotel as the new location for the district.

In June 1995, after more than 20 years in the Phillips Building, the district relocated to the fully renovated Amelia Earhart Center in Wiesbaden. Cohen says his career with the organization has brought him great fulfillment, both personally and professionally.

Now, Europe District’s footprint spans 103 countries on three continents. It’s also the only USACE district to support two combatant commands — U.S. European and Africa Commands. The workforce is composed of roughly 25 percent local national employees, a few of whom have been providing continuity since the start of USACE in Europe.

Batavia, one of the few longest-tenured employees, has watched the organization evolve over time, he said.

“The current EUD is very different than what it was 40 years ago,” he said. “We have gone through turbulent times. Every time we went through a turbulent time, it made us stronger, better and more efficient. I think the turbulent times were necessary.”

The I.G. Farben Building was the centerpiece of the Abrams Complex where U.S. Army Engineer Division Europe was established on July 1, 1974, in Frankfurt.

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However, this is not the policy in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and the AE Supplemental to AR 420-1 dated Nov. 20, 2008, paragraph 3-44 f. which simply states, “[the] self-help store may also provide window and balcony flowerboxes with suitable materials and instructions for proper in-stallation.” The proper installation of flower boxes designed for use here in Europe is to hang to the outside of a balcony. The purpose of a flowerbox is to beautify the otherwise drab exterior of the large square buildings we live in, and by requiring them to hang on the inside defeats the purpose and does little for the exterior of the building. All of this seems contradictory to the tenants of beautifying our community, improving the areas we live in and embracing our local culture. While I fully understand that local policy simply adds to the regulatory guidance, I would like to petition you to consider opening a community dialogue on this issue or perhaps rescinding this particular section of your policy letter and having housing amend the latest resident’s handbook to allow flower pots to be hung on the outside and visible

portion of the balconies. Thank you in advance for your time in considering this quality of life issue.

Response: First and foremost, thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention. The original intent of the referred policy letter was to prevent improper installation of flowerboxes that could fall off the balcony and potentially injure pedestrians passing by. However, in recent years there has been an increase in the production of flowerboxes that require little to no installation and there is a small amount of risk that they would fall off the balcony. I agree that this restriction should be revoked as it may increase our curb appeal in the housing areas and give residents an opportunity to show their green thumbs. Therefore, the policy and handbook will be amended to allow residents to place flowerboxes outside of the balconies. The residents will be responsible for ensuring that the flowerboxes are correctly secured to prevent any injuries to passing residents. It is through engaged and involved community members such as yourself that we all make Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany.

By Chrystal SmithU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden

Public Affairs Office

As news of the reduction in force reaches thousands of Sol-diers, it’s important to know that the Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program, formerly known as Army Career and Alumni Program, is still a key resource in place to help with the transition to civilian life.

Transition and accredited financial counselors are stand-ing by ready to assist Soldiers, as early as 18 months before exiting the military.

“If there’s any chance you may get that call, even if you think getting out is possible, start,” said Angela Roelofs, Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance counselor, who explained that it is mandatory for active duty and reserve Sol-diers with more than 180 days of continuous active duty who are leaving the military to use the transition program.

Those who know they will separate from service must start no later than 12 months (and up to 18 months, and retiring Soldiers 24 months) before the expiration term of service date. And even if one is not sure, Sol-diers are advised to begin using the resource just to be sure.

“Start it anyway just in case; it’s not like you have to get out,” said Stephanie Talcott,

accredited financial counselor with the program, dismissing the myth that if a Soldier begins to use the transition assistance program’s resources that he or she must separate from the military. “This way they can see all the options in front of them and make an informed decision. And if they find they don’t have to get out or are not getting out, and then they can simply stop using the resource.”

“Many underestimate the difficulty of navigating the job market,” said Roelofs. “If you come to (Soldier for Life: Tran-sition Assistance Program), you

are better prepared.”The transition assistance

process starts with an initial counseling to introduce one to the transition program. Then Soldiers sit with a counselor to develop an individual transition plan. Once the process is initi-ated, the career counselor will assist the service member with writing and reviewing resumes, cover letters, job searching and interviewing techniques. Throughout the transition pro-cess a number of workshops and briefings are offered to inform service members of their ben-efits and entitlements through

Veterans Affairs. The manda-tory workshops and seminars include:s Transition Overview and

Military Occupational Specialty Crosswalk Workshop;s Financial Planning Work-

shop;s Department of Labor Em-

ployment Workshop;s VA Benefits Briefing;s Individual Transition Plan

Review;s Career Track Course.Advanced resume assistance,

federal job application assistance and Veterans Affairs seminars are offered as additional options through the program. Career track courses — education, entrepreneurship and technical training — address the different paths available after leaving the military and offers specific guid-ance relative to each pathway.

Confidential financial coun-seling is offered through the re-source to give military members and their families guidance on topics such as insurance, taxes, adjusted income and comparison of income minus allowances for clothing, housing or subsistence.

“I counsel you on what you need,” said Talcott, explaining the necessity of performing a cost and benefits analysis with military members, and helping some realize how much income will be needed to maintain a similar quality of life after separating, as well as evaluat-ing personal credit reports. “We try to get that fixed before they leave, so they can enjoy what they work for.”

Program managers said they have the flexibility to offer in-formation and services for what Soldiers want to know.

“Helping people be situated before they leave the service is a huge deal,” said Talcott.

“It matters because you owe it to yourself,” said Kathy Palmer, Soldier for Life: Transition Assis-tance Program counselor. “You’ve given so much to the Army, and they are giving you time to think about and take care of yourself.”

The Soldier for Life: Transi-tion Assistance Program center is located in Clay Kaserne Building 1023E. Stop by the center or call mil 337-5709 or civ (0611) 705-5709 for more information.

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Stephanie Talcott, accredited financial counselor (who was standing in with Sean Cannon, Veterans Affairs Ser-vice representative), addresses Soldiers’ and families’ questions during the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Guar-antee Seminar July 11 at the Wiesbaden Education Center.

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News and features

Story and photo by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson

U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office

A foreign view out the window as a Pan Am flight touches down. Richard Nixon’s voice crackling from a radio. Olive drab uniforms. War correspon-dents on TV in black and white. The pungent odors of jet fuel and jungle penetrate through the dense humid air. A blue bus waiting on hot tarmac, its windows caged to keep grenades out of passengers’ laps.

Jack Van Zanten remembers these things and more. When Chief Warrant Officer 5 Van Zanten retires from the Army in November, he will be one of the last Soldiers to leave the active ranks who served in Vietnam.

In April officials at the Army’s Hu-man Resources Command said there are dozens of Soldiers still on active duty whose service dates are earlier than May 7, 1975 — the recognized end date of the Vietnam conflict — but only Van Zanten and four others have been recognized as having served there.

Van Zanten, a native of Chester, Va., was 19 when he joined the military in 1971. He was assigned to the Army Se-curity Agency and trained for 35 weeks to be a teletype repairman — a 31J in Army nomenclature. From school it was straight to Southeast Asia.

“In 1972 the war in Vietnam was winding down, and most everyone was getting orders for Korea, Thailand or Germany,” he said. “There were 10 of us in my graduating class from Advanced Individual Training, and we all came down on orders for Vietnam.”

Late that year Van Zanten found himself in a small camp outside Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital, with the 509th Radio Research Field Station.

Van Zanten still recalls most of the assignments he tackled during his several months in country.

“Our first mission was to go to Da Nang and help build a communication center for the Vietnamese army,” he said, recalling the flight there, his first in an Air Force C-130; his team chief, a seasoned sergeant first class from Iowa then on his fifth tour in Vietnam; the winter monsoons that brought cool weather and more rainy days than he’d seen in his entire life. And, of course, the war.

“At night there would be occasional rocket attacks from outside the perim-eter,” he said. “There were some AC-119 Fairchild based in Da Nang that would fly patrols at night, and you could see the

tracer rounds as they engaged targets.”It was during this time that Van Zanten

started corresponding with Connie, a girl he’d met on a double date to a high school dance. His date was Connie’s friend; hers was the friend’s brother. Later, when Jack went to Vietnam, she said the friend’s mother asked her to write to him.

“Back then, all we had was ‘snail mail,’ and you would get no let-

ters for days or weeks, and then you’d get three to eight letters at a time. We started writing the dates on the

back of the envelopes so we would know in what order to read them,” she recalled.

Correspondence led to marriage, and today the Van Zantens have been

together more than 40 years, preparing to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this September.

Shortly after New Year’s 1973, Van Zanten was sent back to Saigon. When he got there he heard he had orders for Augsburg, but because he couldn’t be located the orders were cancelled. In-stead he went to Vint Hill Farms Station in Virginia.

In 1975 he was discharged from active duty, but he returned — this time with the Army Reserve — in 1978. He trained as a food service specialist and climbed the ranks to sergeant first class before he began to think about becoming a warrant officer.

Connie says that when Jack shared the idea, she volunteered to put together his application, tackling the mass of paper-work with a typewriter and carbon paper.

“I cannot tell you how many times

the packet came back with red ink and I would have to re-type all the paper-work,” she said.

In 1987 Van Zanten was accepted into the warrant officer program. He finished a year later. The following year he entered the Active Guard and Reserve program, and served at several duty stations before being selected for active duty in the Regular Army in 1996.

Since then Van Zanten has deployed twice more to combat zones — to Opera-tion Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2004. Connie said those times were hard, but they have been lucky and grateful.

“Separation is very stressful … and I thank God that Jack has always come home in one piece,” she said. “There are too many families that have suffered either great injury to their loved ones, or worse, lost their loved ones.”

Nearing retirement, Van Zanten says he’s proud to be where he is today. As U.S Army Europe senior food adviser, he is responsible for 19 dining facilities across the USAREUR footprint.

It’s plain that Connie is proud of him, too. She’s quick to brag about his achieve-ments: promotion to chief warrant officer 5, being named Army food adviser, and earning his master’s degree 36 years to the day after his high school graduation.

“Jack never gives up,” Connie said. “He is an inspiration to so many younger Soldiers and civilians…and he tells them to never give up, that it is never too late.”

“He is my hero,” she said.“Van Zanten is a legend in the food

service community,” said 1st Sgt. Irving E. Cockrell, the first sergeant of Headquarters and Headquarter Battalion Operations Company, USAREUR. “I read about him many years ago and when I realized that we would be working together, I was honored.

“I look up to Van Zanten as an Army father,” said Cockrell. “He motivates me by doing everything that the Army asks of him, and he emulates the Army’s values which has inspired me in my duties as a first sergeant.”

As Van Zanten prepares for retirement after more than 40 years of service, he says he knows that whatever the future holds for him, he is a better person because of his long stint in the Army.

“It’s a different Army today than it was in 1972,” he said. “From the haircuts to the uniforms, it has all changed. But I would not have missed it for the world.” (Editor’s note: The Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project has a collection on Van Zanten’s Vietnam experience that includes a recorded oral history interview, photographs and documents. Information on that collection can be found at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/62027.)

USAREUR retires one of last Vietnam service vets

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jack Van Zanten, U.S. Army Europe senior food ad-viser and a native of Chester, Va., holds a photo of himself taken 40 years ago when he served in Vietnam. According to Army records, Van Zanten is one of the last active duty Vietnam veterans in USAREUR, and they have found only three on active duty in the military.

“Our first mission was to go to Da Nang and

help build a communication center for the Vietnamese

army.”

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USAG Wiesbaden — Wackernheim, Wiesbaden

commander.Marin presented Carstens

with the Legion of Merit, say-ing people were inspired by his leadership during his tenure at the helm of the garrison. “I couldn’t have been prouder to serve with Col. Dave Carstens,” Marin said.

Carstens thanked his work-force, staff and the many host nation leaders and citizens who helped support him in his effort to make “Wiesbaden: Your home in Germany” for the service members, civilians and families living and working in Wiesbaden.

“You’ve been wonderful ambassadors and friends with the city of Wiesbaden,” said German Brig. Gen. Eckart Klink, commander of the Bundeswehr’s Hessen Landes-kommando, after presenting Carstens with the German military’s Ehrenkreuz in Silver. “You’ve been the heart and the personal face of the American forces here.”

The outgoing commander, who moves on to serve as the inspector general for U.S. Army Europe in Wiesbaden, said he was proud to have had the chance to continue in the tradi-tion set by his father who was born in Germany and served in the U.S. military during World War II helping liberate Europe.

“I can think of no place I’d rather serve and raise my fam-

ily,” he said. “Thanks to all who make this city and this garrison my home.”

IMCOM-Europe’s regional director talked about the Berlin Airlift, its roots in Wiesbaden and the “firm commitment to German-American coopera-tion” throughout the Cold War and “enormous change in both the United States and Germany — and indeed in Europe.”

With the move of U.S. Army Europe Headquarters from Heidelberg, “Wiesbaden continues to play a crucial role in ensuring our democracies are not only prepared for the missions of the present, but the requirements of the future.”

Marin also pointed out that many Americans, “including myself, can trace our roots back

to Germany, and many of our German friends have distant relatives who made their way to the United States.” Citing a Bloomberg Business Week study, she said 49.8 million Americans claim German-American heritage.

“As we write a new chapter” in the story of IMCOM-Europe, Marin said, “I know that you all share in my enthusiasm as we welcome the new USAG Wi-esbaden garrison commander, Col. Mary Martin.”

The first woman to assume a brigade-level command in IMCOM-Europe, Martin for-merly served as the Army’s G1 deputy director for Technology and Business Architecture In-tegration in Washington, D.C. She is no stranger to Germany,

having served as the deputy G1 strength manager for the 1st Ar-mored Division in Wiesbaden and Iraq from 2006-2009.

“As a leader with broad international experience and particular experience in Ger-many, I know that you will build bridges of cooperation with our German hosts,” said Marin. “It is truly a privilege of ours to live and serve alongside our friends, and I know you will continue a tradition of being a good neighbor in the region.”

“I am looking forward very much to getting to know you better and to continue the great cooperation and relationship that exists between the gar-rison of Wiesbaden and our German friends, partners and neighbors,” said Martin.

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Kathleen Marin, IMCOM-Europe director, presents Col. David Carstens with the Legion of Merit as his wife, Aida, looks on.

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gratulate you and to welcome you to your new American fam-ily,” said Karen Fitzgerald, field office director of the consulate’s U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service.

“We’re thrilled to be part of this. We love naturalization ceremonies — it’s the best part of our job,” Fitzgerald said, explaining that last year some 250 U.S. military service and family members were natural-ized in Germany and more than a million new U.S. citizens were welcomed overall.

“Because of their military service, we expedite the natu-ralization service — because of the commitment they’ve already made by serving,” she said, pointing out that Section 329 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act has a provi-sion that expedites the citizen-

ship process for U.S. military members and their families.

“As America’s new citizens, all of you share the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as your fellow citizens,” said Randall Budden, the consulate’s acting deputy principal officer.

Saying that every citizen has a voice — “through the ballot box,” Budden praised the “hard work and determination” that leads people to achieve U.S. citizenship.

“I think it’s really wonder-ful that we have seven military spouses here today,” said Fitzgerald, underscoring the services and sacrifices that all members of the military family make while supporting the U.S. military.

“I feel that the family is com-plete now,” said Wiesbaden’s Fabiana Francis, wife of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Craig Francis,

1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, explaining that by gaining U.S. citizenship, she joins her American husband

and two children who have both Ger-man and American citizenship as a fully fledged U.S. citizen.

“I was always drawn to the States,” said Fabiana, who was born in Frank-furt, played with American children while growing up and worked as a nanny in Texas. “I feel at home in both countries — I get the best of both worlds. Now I’ll feel like a full American — especially when I’m in America. I’ll have the full rights and responsibilities.”

“I’m just so proud of her,” said Craig, who will celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary

with Fabiana in August. During the ceremony, con-

sular officials welcomed new U.S. citizens from Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, the Philippines, Bolivia and Thai-land.

“I feel different. Even though people say it’s just a ceremony, I feel like a new person,” said Pvt. Leopoldo Rabatte, a U.S. Army fueler stationed in Vilseck. “It feels good.

“People say you don’t know what you have until you lose it, but I think some people take all of the opportunities of a being an American citizen for granted,” Rabatte added, saying he was inspired by his father “who was naturalized about five years ago.

“It means a lot to me person-ally to become a part of this country,” Rabatte said. “There are so many opportunities — it’s just wonderful.”

Taxes may not be high on your summer wedding plan checklist. But you should be aware of the tax issues that come along with marriage. Here are some basic tips that can help keep those issues to a minimum:F Name change. The names and Social Security

numbers on your tax return must match your Social Security Administration records. If you change your name, report it to the SSA. To do that, file Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. You can get the form on SSA.gov, by calling 800-772-1213 or from your local SSA office.F Change tax withholding. A change in your

marital status means you must give your employer a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. If you and your spouse both work, your combined incomes may move you into a higher tax bracket. Use the IRS Withholding Calculator tool at IRS.gov to help you complete a new Form W-4. See Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, for more information.

F Changes in circumstances. If you receive advance payment of the premium tax credit in 2014, it is important that you report changes in circumstances, such as changes in your income or family size, to your Health Insurance Marketplace. You should also notify the Marketplace when you move out of the area covered by your current Marketplace plan. Advance payments of the premium tax credit provide financial assistance to help you pay for the insurance you buy through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Reporting changes will help you get the proper type and amount of financial assistance so you can avoid getting too much or too little in advance.F Address change. Let the IRS know if your

address changes. To do that, file Form 8822, Change of Address, with the IRS. You should also notify the U.S. Postal Service. You can ask them online at USPS.com to forward your mail. You may also report the change at your local post office.F Change in filing status. If you’re married as of

Dec. 31, that’s your marital status for the entire year for tax purposes. You and your spouse can choose to file your federal income tax return jointly or separately each year. You may want to figure the tax both ways to find out which status results in the lowest tax.

Note for same-sex married couples: If you are legally married in a state or country that recognizes same-sex marriage, you generally must file as married on your federal tax return. This is true even if you and your spouse later live in a state or country that does not recognize same-sex marriage. See IRS.gov for more information on this topic.

For more information visit IRS.gov. You can also get IRS forms and publications on IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).

For local assistance with your questions visit the Wiesbaden Legal Assistance Office in Building 1023W on Clay Kaserne or call mil 337-4725 or civ (0611) 705-4725. (Courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service)

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Members of the U.S. Consulate staff congratulate Wiesbaden’s Fabiana Francis and fellow new U.S. citizens.

Col. Mary Martin, U.S. Army Garrison Wi-esbaden’s new commander, took time after the change of command ceremony July 10 to intro-duce herself to the 800-strong garrison workforce at an all-hands assembly.

“It’s truly a blessing to be promoted to colo-nel, to take brigade command and be back in Wiesbaden,” said Martin, who was stationed in Wiesbaden from 2006 to 2009.

She took note of the diverse workforce, point-ing out the large portion of local nationals. She highlighted her adjutant general background for which she spent a majority of her career “taking care of people.”

“I know here in garrison that’s mostly what we’re going to be doing,” she said. “Taking care of people comes with a lot of emotions, good and bad, and what do you makes a dif-ference.”

Martin is a self-professed healthy eater — mostly fish and poultry, which she admits will be a challenge in a country that loves pork and beef — but admitted she has a weakness for sweets, particularly oatmeal raisin cookies.

Martin is single with no children. She said she has a close relationship with her parents and 17-year-old nephew, who she hopes to bring for a visit to Germany.

New garrison commander meets her workforce

Photo by Karl WeiselCol. Mary Martin introduces herself to her 800-strong workforce following the change of command July 10.

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By Vince LittleU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe

District, Public Affairs Office

Like many of his comrades, Gene Noble got the celebrity treatment upon returning to France earlier this month for the 70th anniversary of D-Day along the Normandy coast.

The 92-year-old veteran pilot received the French Legion of Honour medal at a June 7 ceremony in Merville-Franceville, not far from Sword Beach, where British troops came onshore as part of the mas-sive invasion that gave Allied troops a strategic foothold on the Continent and led to Europe’s liberation from Nazi rule during World War II. In the predawn hours of June 6, 1944, Noble dropped paratroopers behind enemy lines near Utah Beach while flying a mission for the 440th Troop Carrier Group’s 95th Squadron.

Within the past decade, he played a pivotal role in the recovery and restora-tion of a C-47 that served as lead plane in his formation that day. Noble piloted the aircraft himself later in the war. It now sits in the town’s air memorial.

The former U.S. Army Air Corps second lieutenant is the father of Jim Noble, chief of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Engineering Branch. He and several family members accompanied the elder Noble to France for the Normandy commemorations.

“It was quite a deal,” Jim said. “They treated my dad like a rock star. It was pretty cool.”

Noble had been a college student in his native Kansas when he joined the military in September 1942 at age 20. He says he wanted to be a pilot, and his flight training was expedited after the war broke out.

“On D-Day, it was about 1:45 in the morning when we crossed the beach. Everything was dark and you couldn’t see it,” he recalled. “Within just a matter of minutes, I saw tracer bullets and flak, clear from the other side of the peninsula. And the thought occurred to me, ‘I might be killed here today.’”

Noble said he quickly refocused and waited for the lights to come on and signal his drop. He never saw anyone jump out of the airplane.

“You could hear it getting hit with bul-lets through the thin aluminum,” he said.

Up to 156,000 American, British and Canadian troops landed in and around Normandy on D-Day, according to historical accounts. Combined Allied casualties have been estimated at 10,000, with more than 4,400 confirmed deaths, including nearly 2,500 Americans.

When his 90-plane formation flew back to its base in England, Noble and the other pilots were debriefed before hitting the chow hall. He said their commander, overcome by jubilation and relief the group had survived the operation, walked in and shot a clock off the wall with his .45-caliber pistol.

During the Normandy landings, Noble flew just off the left wing of Lt. James Harper, who piloted the lead C-47, nicknamed the SNAFU Special.

That aircraft was discovered in Bosnia decades after the war.

“A French air force officer actually found the plane,” Jim Noble said. “He happened to be at the airport in Sarajevo as part of the NATO peacekeeping forces after the Balkan War. … Being a pilot himself, he recognized this old aircraft sitting off to the side there and was in-trigued by it. At the time, the Italian folks there with the military had converted it into a cafe and bar.”

The officer knew about the Merville group that had been seeking a D-Day aircraft to display in the town’s war museum and memorial. The city ar-ranged for a donation from the Bosnian government to France.

“These volunteers from the village took the wings off bolt by bolt, broke it down to the fuselage and loaded it all up on a flatbed,” Jim said. “Then, they trucked it back from Bosnia to Normandy.”

In the fall of 2007, the city’s deputy mayor tracked down Noble after the French matched up historical records showing he’d flown the C-47 in World War II.

“My father had old photographs of the aircraft that showed this particular plane as it was painted during the war,” Jim added. “They used his photos as a model for what the plane was supposed to look like and how it should be painted as they put it all back together.”

Since then, Gene Noble has been frequently involved with the group in providing resources for finding parts.

He connected with a flight club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he now resides. It was able to help replace the cockpit’s instrument panel. He also found some original C-47 benches, which seated paratroopers on both sides of the fuse-lage, in California and shipped those over to France.

Noble also took part in a French documentary about the project. Film-maker Serge Marie chronicled the entire effort from start to finish, even traveling to Tulsa to interview the veteran aviator.

“It’s really been a thrill for us to watch my dad get so involved with this. It’s really kept him active and engaged,” Jim said.

In June 2008, Noble and the family attended a dedication ceremony for the refurbished troop carrier in Merville. They also attended last year’s D-Day anniversary tribute there.

“It’s quite an honor, and it was a big surprise,” Jim Noble said about the French Legion of Honor induction. “This ceremony was incredible for us all.”

As the Allies pushed into Western Europe following D-Day, Noble and his unit flew reconnaissance missions over Germany and transported supplies and troops to the front lines from a base in Orleans, France. On at least one occasion toward the end of the war, he helped fly Holocaust survivors to hospitals after Nazi concentration camps were liber-ated, according to his son.

Noble got out of the Army Air Corps after the war, earned a civil engineering degree from the University of Colorado and went on to a long career with Phillips Petroleum. His job carried the family from the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico to Mexico and Venezuela before he retired to Tulsa.

The SNAFU Special was officially designated a French national monument at the June 7 ceremony in Merville. No-ble, meanwhile, says he’s overwhelmed by the individual medal presentation.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I’m greatly honored, and it really left me speechless. I know this is directly con-nected to the plane project and it being dedicated. But the French people have always spoken of the Allies as heroes.”

D-Day vet helps restore C-47, receives honor at Normandy

Photo by Vince Little

Gene Noble, an Army Air Corps pilot in World War II, chats with Brig. Gen. James Scanlan, commander of the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope Field, N.C., during festivities June 7 marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Mer-ville-Franceville, France.

Photo by Joshua Fischer

Library in a BoxAnna Closs finds some new books to read in the Library in a Box at the Newman Village Bus Stop July 11. Girl Scout Troop 464 and Boy Scout Troop 107 built and posted six Libraries in a Box around the community — Commissary Bus Stop, Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, Crestview Playground, Aukamm Ballet Building, Newman Village and Clay Youth Center — to offer youths a convenient book exchange program. The Library in a Box works on the honor system and encourages users to either swap one book for another or to re-turn books after using.



ACS birthdayArmy Community Service

celebrates its 49th birthday with a make-your-own ice cream sundae July 25 from noon to 2 p.m.

Warrant officers cruiseThe U.S. Army Warrant

Officers’ Association Rhein Neckar Silver Chapter offers food, fun, prizes and more at its annual cruise on the Rhein River Aug.16. Email [email protected] for details.

Thrift Shop donationsThe Wiesbaden Community

Spouses Club’s Thrift Shop accepts donations during oper-ating hours only. Items should never be left outside the shop when it is closed. The Thrift Shop hours through the end of summer are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays (July 26, Aug. 9 and 23) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Culture CollegeNew to the Wiesbaden

area? Join the monthly Culture College to learn all about Wies-baden: Your home in Germany. Call Army Community Service at civ (0611) 143-548-9201 for details.

Scream-free seminarsA Scream-free Parenting

seminar will be held Aug. 26 from 10-11:30 a.m., Launch-ing Hope seminar (for parents with teens) Aug. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. and Scream-free Marriage seminar Aug. 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. Limited child care will be available for participants who pre-register. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9201 for information.

BOSS paintball, barbecues

Wiesbaden’s Better Op-

portunities for Single Solders hosts paintball and a barbecue at the Rheinblick Recreation Complex July 19. Cost is $25 to cover transportation, field fees and equipment rental. BOSS joins the USO to offer a barbecue at the Warrior Zone July 28 from 6-9 p.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9815.

Youth of the ChapelYouth of the Chapel meet

July 23 in Building 7750 in Hainerberg Housing from 3-4:30 p.m. for middle school students and 5:30-8 p.m. for high school students (dinner provided).

Red Cross eventsThe Wiesbaden American

Red Cross holds a newcomers orientation July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, a CPR/AED/first aid class July 18 from 9-11:30 a.m. and a Warrior Transition Unit community bike ride July 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call civ (0611) 705-1760 for more information.

Next CIB July 29Get the latest news and infor-

mation at the next Community Information Briefing July 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Ac-tivity Center on Clay Kaserne.

Attend in person or follow it live on the Garrison Wiesbaden Facebook page.

Community flea market

A Community-wide flea market will be held July 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Cost is $20 per table/space. Stop by the WEC for details.

Counseling availableAre you a member of the

66th Military Intelligence Bri-gade Family and need to talk to a

chaplain. Stop by the Clay Cha-pel Counseling Center Fridays from 1-3 p.m. for a completely confidential session. Call civ (0611) 705-5823 for details.

Playground playThe New Parent Support

Program holds Play in the Play-ground days with fun activities for toddlers/preschoolers July 25 in Hainerberg Housing (behind Building 7741), Aug. 8 in Crestview Housing (Pluto Weg playground), June 27 and Aug. 22 in Aukamm Housing (ballfield gazebo), Sept. 12 on Clay Kaserne (Aumann Str. Fairy Tale playground). Call civ (0611) 143-548-9218.

Children’s items market

A children’s items flea mar-ket will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9406 for details.

American Girl socialsAmerican Girl Doll socials

will be held Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wiesbaden Library.

Extended center hoursThe Recycle/Re-Use Center

located on Clay Kaserne now has extended hours. In addi-tion to the center being open Monday to Friday from noon to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., the center is now open every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the center at civ (0611) 705-9999.

Community notes ... Community notes


Discouraging drinking and drivingBetter Opportunities for Single Soldiers members Sgt. Carlos Soto (from left), Spc. Sher-man Cottingham and Spc. D’Lexis Cooley hand out information about the designated driver program to community members as they leave Clay Kaserne before the start of the Independence Day weekend July 3. BOSS and Army Substance Abuse Prevention members reminded drivers that there are plenty of alternatives to stay safe, such as using public transportation, taking a taxi or using a designated driver, if consuming alcohol.

Photos by Peter Jost

Parade of CulturesMore than 100 organizations were featured at Frankfurt’s Parade of Cultures on June 28. The event celebrated cultural diversity in Germany’s most multi-cultural city.

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Story and photos by Joshua Fischer Special to the Herald Union

Building a resume is seemingly an easy task when there are jobs around, but in Germany where the jobs for young adults and teenagers are scarce, the task can feel impossible.

The Summer Hire program is one of the few op-portunities for young adults to get their feet in the door. It’s a six-week summer job that, this year, pays $5.50 an hour. While that amount of money may not seem like much to some, for others it happens to be a rare opportunity for students overseas to gain experience and to save up for future endeavors.

First-year hires don’t normally understand what they’re getting into when they first apply, but after they experience summer hire first-hand, many reapply. Some do it because they’re not busy and others do it because it provides a unique setting in which to work.

“I enjoy returning because it’s a temporary job over the summer that provides you with great work experience. Most places won’t hire you for two to three months out of the year,” said veteran summer hire Abigail Beville.

During this program, some students benefit socially. When a Summer Hire feels included in the job rather than just being “that intern,” they tend to enjoy it more.

“I feel important because this project I’m doing is full of my ideas and input. I may not be doing the bulk of the work, but I definitely have a say,” said second-year hire Phylecia Faublas.

Some even wish to have the same job as the pre-ceding year.

“I’d love to go back to my job junior year because my boss included me in projects and asked for my voice. I never enjoyed work when I was just given a long list of tasks to do,” said Beville.

This year, only students over the age of 18 were chosen for summer hire.

“The 18 and older rule doesn’t affect me obviously, but my sister [17] was unable to work this summer. She won’t have nearly as much job experience to write down on college resumes as I did,” said Beville.

A problem that seems to arise from this system

is that some college-bound students may leave the program early to start their next year at a university. So students under 18 who could have filled the term out entirely don’t get a chance.

Aside from Summer Hire, overseas opportuni-ties to work are few and far between because mono-citizenship American can-not work on the German economy. In terms of avail-ability, Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the commissary hire younger people. AAFES hires cashiers and provides fair pay, but they can only hire students over 18. For students under 18, the commissary hires baggers but it’s an oversaturated job field and sometimes it’s pure luck to get any type of consistent cash flow. These jobs are unlikely to support the bulk of the able-bodied students at the school because of these circumstances.

Jordan O’Connor, second-year hire, said, “I’d like to see some opportunities for the younger kids, because it could soften this blow with inexperienced workers going into the job market.”

“I feel like there should be other pro-grams during the school year,” said Faublas.

With few choices, students look for other ways to spend their time. Kierra Carr, a first-year hire, explained that she used to volunteer in her free time.

Volunteering, although very positive mentally and in terms of community, does not pay for college tuition, she said.

Many teenagers in the States have the option to work part time during the school year.

If overseas bases had the ability to accommodate

this in any way shape or form, more students who have the time could learn helpful skills.

Juggling school and a job is a good way to grow as an adult. (Editor’s note: Fischer is a Summer Hire working in the Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office.)

Summer Hire program helps teens save, gain job skills

Youth physical dayThe Wiesbaden Health Clinic con-

ducts physical exams on a first-come, first-served basis for youth programs (Scouts, school sports, etc.) Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring completed paper-work from the respective organizations and any shot records.

Important dates to noteFollowing are some dates to mark on

the calendar in planning for next school year. Wiesbaden High School holds a new student orientation at 1 p.m. Aug. 21. All other Wiesbaden schools hold their new student orientations on Aug. 22 — Wiesbaden Middle School at 11 a.m., Aukamm and Hainerberg Elementary Schools at 1 p.m. The first day of classes for students is Aug. 25

with kin-dergar ten not starting until Sept. 2. Aukamm and Hain-erberg Elementary Schools hold open houses at 4 p.m. Sept. 3. Wiesbaden Middle School’s open house is at 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and Wiesbaden High School holds an open house at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11.

Earn a Ph.D.The application window for the

University of Oklahoma’s Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leader-ship has been extended to Aug. 15. Call civ (0611) 705-5937 or email [email protected] for details.

You Made the GradeMilitary students can turn good

grades into rewards with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program.

First-graders to high school seniors who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for the program that rewards academic excellence with an AAFES coupon booklet containing free offers and discounts. Students, including those who are home-schooled, can receive the You Made the Grade booklet by presenting a valid military ID and proof of an overall B average at their nearest Exchange customer service area. Eli-gible students can pick up one coupon booklet for each qualifying report card. (AAFES Public Affairs Release)

Sure Start registrationHainerberg Elementary School re-

minds parents with a child who will be age 4 on or before Sept. 1, to consider submitting an application for the Sure Start Program. The program is for children who are identified as being at risk for school failure due to having limited ac-cess to opportunities that enhance growth in all developmental domains. Some of those risk factors include: English as a Second Language; multiple siblings in close chronological age; the child or sib-ling has a significant identified disability; parent or care giver who has been on recent deployment. Applications will be reviewed according to the Priority Bands and notified no later than Sept. 1. Stop by the Registrar’s Office at Hainerberg El-ementary School to fill out an application.

Jade Mimms (from left), Kierra Carr and Phylecia Faublas work on a Resiliency and Readiness project during the Summer Hire program at the Wiesbaden Library. Top pho-to: Jordan O’Connor sorts video games for checkout at the Wiesbaden Library as part of his Summer Hire job.


Sports and leisureGo rock climbing

Wiesbaden’s Special Events invites people to en-joy on-belay, climbing wall instruction. Learn belaying techniques, knots and climbing commands and become certified to climb the outdoor climbing wall at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Cost is $15. Once you’re com-pleted the climbing wall instruction sign up for more outdoor rock instruction. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9810.

Hawaiian LuauThe USO and Better Opportunities

for Single Soldiers invite all single Soldiers to the Warrior Zone on Clay Kaserne for a free Hawaiian Luau barbecue dinner Aug. 12 from 6-9 p.m. After the meal a Texas Hold’em Tourna-ment will be featured. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9815.

Newcomers FestivalFrankfurt’s City Hall (Roemer) hosts

the 14th annual Newcomers Festival — an extensive exhibition of services, clubs and organizations in the area — Sept. 7 from 1-6 p.m. The free event will feature music, refreshments, seminars and more about living and working in the region. Visit www.newcomers-festival.de for more information.

Berlin Airlift ExhibitThe next time you’re in Berlin, be

sure to stop by the “Flughafen Berlin-Tempelhof — the American Story” ex-hibit at the Alliierten Museum in Berlin-Zehlendorf. The special exhibit, which runs through April 19, 2015, captures the American takeover of the airport in July 1945 through the handover to the Berlin Airport Corporation in 1993 and the departure of U.S. troops from Berlin. Visit www.alliiertenmuseum.de or call civ (030) 8181 990 for more information.

Theater CampWiesbaden’s Entertainment Branch

offers a Theater Camp for Tweens and

Teens July 21 to Aug. 9. Camp days are Monday to Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Cost is $275. Performances will be featured on Aug. 8, 9 and 10. Participants must be ages 12-17, U.S. ID cardholders and have own transportation. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webt-rac/Wiesbadenrectrac.html or call civ (0611) 143-548-9811 for information.

Idstein Jazz FestivalMark your calendars for one of the

coolest festivals in the area, the Idstein Jazz Festival, July 17-20. Special guests include the Anthony Strong Band July 17 at 7 p.m. and Roger Cicero and Big Band July 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.idstein-jazzfestival.de or call the Idstein Tourist Office at civ (06126) 78620.

USO highlightsJoin the USO for trips to the Lux-

embourg Blues and Jazz Rally July 19-20, Point Alpha July 19, Wiesbaden Magic History Walking Tour July 19, Heidelberg July 19, Bern (Switzer-land) July 26, St. Goar July 26, Riesling Route July 27, Hidden Heidelberg Aug. 2, Freiberg in the Black Forest Aug. 2, Worms Aug. 3, Berlin Aug.

9 or Cologne Aug. 9. Stop by any area USO or call civ (0611) 4080-106.

Outreach KontaktMake new friends, get involved in

community service projects and learn more about the German culture by joining fellow members of Wiesbaden’s Outreach Kontakt Club. Visit www.outreach-wiesbaden.com or call civ (0157) 8191 9929.

Palmengarten concertsFrankfurt’s Palmengarten features

a host of concerts during the summer months. The Jazz in the Palmengarten series includes Trilok Gurtu’s World of Trumpets July 17, the Tineke Postma Quartet July 31, Max.Bab Aug. 14 and the Axel Schlosser Quartet Aug. 28. The outdoor concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Other concerts include Rick Vito and the Matthias Baumgardt Band July 24 at 7:30 p.m., the William Fitzsimmons Band July 29 at 7 p.m., Nenah Cherry Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., Polica Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., Blixa Bargeld, Teho Terdo and String Quartet Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Rocko Schamoni and the Orchestra of the Mirage of the Forgotten Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Visit http://palmengarten-gesellschaft.de for more Palmengarten highlights.

Things to do ... Things to do

Visitors examine aircraft at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport.

Porta patet, cor magis!The door is open … more so the heart!

This is a traditional motto used by Cistercian monks. This is exactly what our visitors can expect here at Kloster Eberbach: an ancient abbey with doors wide open for our guests and friends.

Staying at Kloster EberbachDuring the Middle Ages travelers found rest, refreshment and meals at the Cistercian Abbey of Eberbach.The team at Kloster Eberbach’s restaurant continues this tradition and does every-thing to make visitors and guests staying in the picturesque monastery as pleasant as possible.

During the time of Cistercian monks, farmyards and stables provided lodging. In the late 1990s, careful restorations have transformed the original guest house. Today the monastery boasts 28 hotel rooms, several meeting and function rooms and a restaurant.

The buildings are located within the walls of the monastery complex, quiet and se-cluded in the heart of the Rheingau, only a short distance from Wiesbaden. Kloster Eberbach’s 40 employees and managing director Mathias Marschollek, welcome all of their guests.

Klosterschänke (monastery tavern)Indulge at the Klosterschänke!From little snacks, à la carte menu, to sophisticated multi-course meals, our kitchen offers diversity not only for mon-astery visitors, hikers and hotel guests, but also for wedding and birthday guests, family celebrations and corporate events.With our extensive offer, we aim to please the individual needs of every guest. We place a great emphasis on quality ingre-dients for our meals, using local produce and offering regular seasonal and regional dishes. Our restaurant, with a historic vaulted ceiling, invites 150 guests to experience Rheingau hospitality with food and drinks at large or small tables.Regional and good local cuisine made with the fi nest ingredients are served in the his-toric Klosterschänke. From hearty snacks to the exquisite menu the Klosterschänke is always worth a visit be it for culinary events, low-key outings or celebrations.

We are happy to plan your customized menu for you. Choose from our wine list from a selection of house wines, open wines, quality wines, Spätlese and Auslese.For large celebrations, we offer our barn for 60 guests and our guest house with space for 80 to 120 guests at your dis-posal. We take care of the catering and the complete organization of your event, not only at our premises, but also the entire Rhein-Main area.

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Sports and leisure

Zachary Denton looks for an opening while playing a game of scrimmage with fellow Soccer Camp participants at the Newman Sports Field July 8.

Story and photos by Karl

WeiselU.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public

Affairs Office

A little drizzle didn’t put a damper on the enthusiasm of coaches and par-ticipants at the Child, Youth and School Ser-vices’ Soccer Camp July 7-11.

One of two week-long camps for chil-dren ages 8-15, the camp offered another opportunity for com-munity youths to hone their soccer skills and to enjoy sharing some fun health and wellness activities during sum-mer vacation.

Ingo Rhiel, youth program assistant, said the camps teach basic skills and help young people enjoy the sport.

“The intensity is different depending on the skills of the players,” said Rhiel. “You just need to teach them the basic skills because that’s what most of these kids need.”

Once the players understand the basic concepts and rules, they

can appreciate the competitive-ness and joy of the sport, he added.

Volunteer coach Ralf Peuck-mann, a former player and trainer with SV Wehen Wiesbaden, said he sees “a lot of potential” among the young American players. “In the past it was stressed in the schools, but many Americans stopped playing afterwards.”

Peuckmann said now, interest continues to grow in the sport of soccer.

As the German trainer and fellow coaches ran through vari-ous drills with the players, it was

obvious that most were quickly improving their game considerably.

“When I stand on the pitch coaching the children, it’s so much fun — better than work-ing in the office,” said Peuckmann. “It’s what I’ve always wanted to do.”

“It’s really fun,” said Emily Self, during a break in the action July 8. “I like doing all of the drills and finish-ing with scrimmages.”

“It’s good,” added Isaiah Stephens, “and it’s fun. But I wish I could do

more complicated things.”With several more days of

soccer camp to go, Stephens was sure to learn a few more valuable tricks and techniques to add to his growing skill set.

For more information about the next Soccer Camp Aug. 4-8 and other upcoming youth summer sports including cheer-leading, basketball and football, call civ (0611) 143-548-9356. (Joshua Fischer, a Summer Hire employee with the gar-rison’s Public Affairs Office, contributed to this story.)

Soccer Camp hones skills

Emily Self drives the ball downfield during a challenge at Soccer Camp.

Youth Sports offers range of summer programs

Sports shortsHunting course

Wiesbaden’s Outdoor Rec-reation holds a German hunt-ing course Aug. 12 to Oct. 18. Cost is $200 per person. Call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801.

All-Stars tryoutDon’t miss the second day

of the Installation Manage-ment Command-Europe All-Stars Basketball Team tryouts July 27 from 2-6 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. The All-Stars game will be held Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. call the fitness center at civ (0611) 143-548-9830 for details.

Volunteer coachA volunteer coach or as-

sistant coach is sought to help out with the Sports Camp in Frankfurt Aug. 4-8. The per-son should have some experi-ence working with children or adults. Call Ward Carr at civ (069) 5600 5788.

Krav Maga seminarA Krav Maga Israeli-style

self-defense seminar will be held July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Cost is $55. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9835.

Basketball tourneyAn intercultural basketball

tournament for boys and girls ages 10-28 will be held July 26 in Mainz, hosted by various orga-nizations including the Ministry for Children, Youth and Families and Sportjugend Mainz. For more information contact [email protected].

Five-kilometer runA five-kilometer run will

be held July 19 at 9 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center. Register from 7-8:30 a.m. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9833.

U.S. Sports CampAn American Sports Camp

for ages 8-17, sponsored by the American Consulate General, will be held Aug. 4-8 at the SC Frankfurt 1880 sports fields and Kleyer-schule (Feldgerischtstr. 29, 60320 Frankfurt) including football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse. Cost is €105 in-cluding a camp T-shirt. Email [email protected] or call civ (069) 5600 5788.

Summer campsWiesbaden’s Youth Sports

holds Start Smart Soccer July 22-24 for 3-7-year-olds and Start Smart Basketball July 29-31 for 3-7-year-olds. A Cheer Varsity Weekend will be held July 18-20 for 13-17-year-olds, a Football Camp for receivers and quarterbacks July 22-24 for 9-15-year-olds and a coed football 7-on-7 Passing Tournament July 25-26 for 10-18-year-olds. Sports of-ficials clinics for flag football will be held July 22-26. Call civ (0611) 143-548-6356.

Softball finalsUnit-level softball finals

will be held July 23-25. The top two teams advance to the Installation Management Com-mand-Europe championships. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9833.

Photo by Rebecca Kuhn

The right photoCongratulations to the Wiesbaden Warriors for claim-ing second place in the majors division at a Wiesbaden Little League showdown June 20-21. We inadvertantly ran the wrong photo last issue.


For your health

By Claudia DrumU.S. Army Public Health Command

Do Army retirees maintain healthier weights when compared to civilian retirees?

Approximately half of the Army retirees whose height and weight were measured at medical appoint-ments in military treatment facilities last year had a body mass index that classified them as obese. Obesity rates for these retirees are significantly higher than the general population of the same age. In addition, the rate of obesity among these Army retirees is twice as high when compared to active-duty Soldiers.

BMI is a calculation of weight in relationship to height. Although it doesn’t measure body fat directly, it is a fairly reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. A BMI greater than 30 is classified as obese and can lead to serious weight-related health prob-lems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure. Obesity can contribute to difficulty sleeping, breathing problems, decreased mobility, joint pain and even depression — all af-fecting quality of life.

U.S. Army Public Health Command data estimates that Army retirees may experience an average weight gain of four pounds during their first year of retire-ment. If this trend continues over the years, it may result in significant weight gain.

In addition to BMI, waist circumference may provide a better predictor of disease risk.

A high waist circumference (greater than 40 inches for males and greater than 35 inches for females) or too much abdominal fat is one of five medical conditions that comprise “metabolic syndrome.” This diagnosis (also known as Syndrome X) affects approximately 34 percent of the U.S. adult population and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart failure and diabetes. It is a disorder diagnosed by a co-occurrence of three out of the five following medical conditions: excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low high-density lipid (HDL) levels. The likelihood of developing this syndrome increases with age.

What causes post-retirement weight gain?“It is most likely attributed to a combination of

factors such as a decrease in physical activity or not adjusting caloric intake once you leave the military,” said Lt. Col. Sandra Keelin, a registered dietitian at the U.S. Army Public Health Command.

Could it also be the fact that “Uncle Sam” isn’t keeping tabs on you and testing your weight and physical fitness every six months? Your career progres-sion no longer depends upon your weight or level of fitness. In addition, as you age, your body composi-tion gradually changes as the proportion of muscle tissue decreases and fat tissue increases. This shift

slows down your metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. Combine these two factors — less physical activity and a slower metabolism — with poor eating habits, and you create the perfect storm for promoting post-retirement weight gain.

You can prevent unwanted weight gain by committing to the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyle habits. A good place to start is the U.S. Army’s Performance Triad, which focuses on

three components of health: sleep, activity and nutri-tion. The Performance Triad is all about getting back to the basics. Getting plenty of rest, adequate exercise and proper nutrition will help you live your life to the fullest. Take steps today to improve your health to get the most out of your retirement years.

• To find out more about the Performance Triad visit http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/Pages/PerformanceTriad.aspx.

• For more information on calculating your BMI, visit the National Institute of Health: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm.

• To measure your waist circumference: Use a tape measure. Start at the top of the hip bone, and then bring it all the way around, level with your navel (belly-button). Make sure it’s not too tight and that it is parallel with the floor. Don’t hold your breath while measuring.

Post-retirement weight gain — fact or fiction?


Bulletin board

Movie plots

At the movies July 17-31Taunus Theater

July 17 — Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 18 — Planes: Fire and Rescue in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m.



July 21 — The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m.July 22 — ClosedJuly 23 — Transformers: Age of Extinction

(PG-13) 7 p.m.July 24 — X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13)

7 p.m.July 25 — Hercules in 3D (PG-13) 4 p.m.

Hercules in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Lucy (R) 9:30 p.m.

July 26 — Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 4 p.m. Hercules in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. Lucy (R) 9:30 p.m.

July 27 — Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 4 p.m. Hercules (PG-13) 7 p.m.

July 28 — Hercules (PG-13) 7 p.m.July 29 — ClosedJuly 30 — Lucy (R) 7 p.m.July 31 — Hercules (PG-13) 7 p.m.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) — A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species. Stars Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell.

The Purge: Anarchy(R) — A young couple works to survive on the streets after their car breaks down right as the annual purge commences. Stars Frank Grillo and Car-men Ejogo.

Planes: Fire and Rescue in 3D (PG) — When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial fire fighting in this animated feature. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smoke jumpers. Together, the fear-less team battles a massive wild fire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Starring the voices of Ed Harris, Dane Cook and Wes Studi.

Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) — As humanity picks up the pieces, Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful business-men and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control — all while an ancient Transformer menace sets Earth in his crosshairs. Stars Kelsey Grammer, Stan-ley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) — The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods. The characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past to save the future. Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and Hugh Jackman.

Hercules (PG-13) — Hercules is haunted by a sin from his past which leads him on a path of greed and death. Alongside his companions, he travels across Greece to be of service. When asked for help of the ruler of Thrace and his daughter to defeat a savage warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph over evil, he must become the hero he used to be. Stars Dwayne Johnson and Irina Shayk.

Lucy (R) — When a woman is caught up in a dark deal that goes wrong, she transforms and seemingly evolves into a merciless warrior that human logic can hardly under-stand. Stars Scarlett Johansson, Analeigh Tipton and Morgan Freeman.

Those humanity-challenged machines are back for one more go-round, this time starring Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman, in “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”

Scarlett Johansson is transformerd into a ruthless warrior in “Lucy.” Photo right: Dwayne Johnson stars as Hercules who must rediscover his inner hero in order for good to triumph over evil in this updated cinematic retelling of the classic Greek myth — “Hercules.”

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Vacation Bible School Story and photos by

Melissa Copeland Special to the Herald Union

Weird Animals. Not the usual Vacation Bible

School theme, but this funky program brought more than 185 elementary- aged children together for fun and fellowship June 23- 27.

“It is a great message for the kids,” said Michele Puehler, VBS co- director. “The whole theme is wonderful because it is more or less that we are all unique, and God loves us for our uniqueness.”

Puehler and fellow co- director, Patricia Pritschow, have organized VBS events for 15 years — three of which were for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

The weeklong event featured a different daily religious theme that spoke to current challenges faced by young people. Various enrichment activities, songs and games focused on each theme and aimed to promote the idea that no matter what, Jesus loves you.

“Of course, the point is to teach children that Jesus loves them and start building that foundation,” said song and dance leader, Stephanie Smith. “It’s so fun to see how the kids respond to all of the different activities and to watch them do the songs after we learn them.”

This year’s VBS also provided the opportunity to welcome Dr. JoyLinda Strandberg, incoming director of Religious Education.

“USAG Wiesbaden hasn’t had a director of religious education

for three years now, so I am able to reshape the program and start new things,” she said. “The community is wonderful and the chaplains are so supportive.”

Dr. Strandberg’s realm of respon-sibility encompasses all religious education for the garrison — to include VBS.

“Vacation Bible School gets the children out of the house during the summer and they are able to learn about Jesus with their peers, which actually builds their spiritual founda-tion,” she said.

To help manage an event with multiple moving pieces, more than 65 volunteers assisted to help in various capacities.

“Everywhere you look are youths,” Puehler said. “They are absolutely fantastic that they have given up a week of their summer vacation to come here.”

“I love coming here and seeing the kids learn about God and soak up all of the awesome things,” said Hannah Hamontree, teen volunteer.

Adult volunteer Stephen Spring-er, also a teacher during the academic school year, said he enjoys seeing the happiness of the children when learning about God.

“Vacation Bible School starts the summer off on a good note by doing good Christian things,” Springer said.

For more information about USAG Wiesbaden religious educa-tion and services, call the Religious Services Office at mil 548- 5174 or civ (0611) 143- 548- 5174.

Children are encouraged to use their imaginations at the “Im-agination Station” during this year’s Vacation Bible School. Photo below: Preschoolers play “red Light, green light” while attending Vacation Bible School.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Harold Cline (from right), Jocelyn Troy and Paiton Lami cut the Vacation Bible School cake June 17 at the Wiesbaden Middle School. Photo left: Children ranging in age from preschool to sixth grade participate in game time during the 2014 VBS.

Community youths enjoy spiritual exploration with a side order of fun

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Vacation Bible School Story and photos by

Melissa Copeland Special to the Herald Union

Weird Animals. Not the usual Vacation Bible

School theme, but this funky program brought more than 185 elementary- aged children together for fun and fellowship June 23- 27.

“It is a great message for the kids,” said Michele Puehler, VBS co- director. “The whole theme is wonderful because it is more or less that we are all unique, and God loves us for our uniqueness.”

Puehler and fellow co- director, Patricia Pritschow, have organized VBS events for 15 years — three of which were for U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden.

The weeklong event featured a different daily religious theme that spoke to current challenges faced by young people. Various enrichment activities, songs and games focused on each theme and aimed to promote the idea that no matter what, Jesus loves you.

“Of course, the point is to teach children that Jesus loves them and start building that foundation,” said song and dance leader, Stephanie Smith. “It’s so fun to see how the kids respond to all of the different activities and to watch them do the songs after we learn them.”

This year’s VBS also provided the opportunity to welcome Dr. JoyLinda Strandberg, incoming director of Religious Education.

“USAG Wiesbaden hasn’t had a director of religious education

for three years now, so I am able to reshape the program and start new things,” she said. “The community is wonderful and the chaplains are so supportive.”

Dr. Strandberg’s realm of respon-sibility encompasses all religious education for the garrison — to include VBS.

“Vacation Bible School gets the children out of the house during the summer and they are able to learn about Jesus with their peers, which actually builds their spiritual founda-tion,” she said.

To help manage an event with multiple moving pieces, more than 65 volunteers assisted to help in various capacities.

“Everywhere you look are youths,” Puehler said. “They are absolutely fantastic that they have given up a week of their summer vacation to come here.”

“I love coming here and seeing the kids learn about God and soak up all of the awesome things,” said Hannah Hamontree, teen volunteer.

Adult volunteer Stephen Spring-er, also a teacher during the academic school year, said he enjoys seeing the happiness of the children when learning about God.

“Vacation Bible School starts the summer off on a good note by doing good Christian things,” Springer said.

For more information about USAG Wiesbaden religious educa-tion and services, call the Religious Services Office at mil 548- 5174 or civ (0611) 143- 548- 5174.

Children are encouraged to use their imaginations at the “Im-agination Station” during this year’s Vacation Bible School. Photo below: Preschoolers play “red Light, green light” while attending Vacation Bible School.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Harold Cline (from right), Jocelyn Troy and Paiton Lami cut the Vacation Bible School cake June 17 at the Wiesbaden Middle School. Photo left: Children ranging in age from preschool to sixth grade participate in game time during the 2014 VBS.

Community youths enjoy spiritual exploration with a side order of fun

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on a CloudCherry Berry on a Cloud is a great recipe to enjoy during the summer months. Best of all the ingredients are common and you can find a variety of fresh local fruits for toppings, many of which you can pick yourself from local farms. You can get really creative with all of the toppings you add to the finished recipe.

Even though Cherry Berry on a Cloud tastes great, it does take a little bit of time to make; how-ever, it is definitely worth it.

Ingredients6 eggs (whites only)1/2 tsp cream of tartar¼ tsp of tart cherry juice concentrate1/4 tsp salt1 3/4 cup sugar1 package cream cheese (8oz)1 cup sugar2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups mini marsh mallows1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)1 pint fresh strawberries dash vanilla (optional)

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Whip the eggs, cream of tartar and salt together at high speed.

As the eggs become foamy, begin adding 1 tablespoon of sugar

at a time until all of the 1 ¾ cups are added. This will form stiff

and glossy peaks. Make sure not to under beat the whites.

Spread the egg whites into a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 275

in a preheated oven for one hour to create the merginue. Once

the timer goes off, turn off the oven and leave the pan in the

oven without opening the door for 12 hours. (The best time to

do this is at night before going to bed.) Then remove the pan

from the oven after the 12 hours.

Combine room temperature cream cheese, sugar and vanilla

and mix until all ingredients are smooth.

Whip cream until stiff.

Combine the whipped cream, cream cheese and marshmal-

lows by gently mixing everything together.

Spread mixture from step 5 over the meringue.

Place in refrigerator and let chill for 12 hours.

Make the topping by combining the strawberries with the

cherry pie filling. Add a dash of lemon juice for a little more

tartness and vanilla if you like. Spoon the topping over the

individual portions when served. You could also search out

other locally grown fresh fruit like blueberries and blackberries

and enjoy as toppings too.

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