America’s Army releases new game version

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June 18, 2009 U.S. Army Garrisons Vicenza & Livorno www.USAG.Vicenza.Army.Mil Vol. 42, Issue 24

What’s InsideGarrison newspages 2 & 3

Being a Warrant Officer:What’s it all about?

Community eventspages 4 & 5

Community Camera: Asnapshot of local

events making the news

Community newspages 6 & 7

OUT & ABOUT: A listingof local concerts,

festivals, and events

Movie Schedule

Sportspage 8

U.S. vs. Italianfriendship games

The monthly Up Front liveradio show will be hosted byacting USAG Vicenza Deputyto the Commander David MurrJune 26. Topics includesummer hydration, swimsafety and beach trips.

In the studio with Murr areCapt. John Kendzie, PreventiveMedicine, and Joe Reeder withSports, Fitness and Aquatics.Can’t get 106 FM on yourradio? It will be broadcast onChannel 142 on your AFNdecoder.

Get your info

Up FrontJune 26

8:05 a.m. liveon AFN 106

BIRTHDAY FORMATIONCommand Sgt. Maj. Gary Bronson (black shirt), the incoming command sergeant major for U.S. Army Africa, runs with Soldiers during theannual Army Birthday Run on Caserma Ederle June 11. U.S. Army personnel worldwide celebrated the Army’s 234th birthday with unit runs,cake cuttings and other events. You can download and share this and many other community photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/setaf/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza .

Photo by Maj. Ryan Dillon

New energy conservation boardseeking community involvementUSAG V PAO news release

Promoting awareness thatleads to action is the centralmission of the Vicenza U.S.military community’s energyconservation board, according tothe chairman at the board’s firstmeeting June 12.

“One of the key elements in

a sound energy managementprogram is individualawareness,” said Dave Murr,acting deputy garrisoncommander. “This board isresponsible for planning andpursuing a program aimed atgetting everyone in thecommunity involved in reducingenergy consumption and

increasing savings.”The full-court press for

community involvement willinclude outreach to the schoolsand newcomers, holding specialevents and an array ofpromotional material, said TomBlackmer, energy conservation

WE NEEDYOUR INPUTReaders who would

like to suggest a mottoor slogan for the programcan send their ideas and

contact info toeditor@eur.army.mil.See SUBMIT Page 2

Army News Service

Thousands of gamers had access to the Army’snewest version of the popular video game “America’sArmy 3” June 16.

The original game has been out since July 4, 2002,but the new version will providegamers with improved features,thanks in part to the use of UnrealEngine 3.

Unreal Engine 3 will allow thegame to have effects like lighting andshadowing and rendering. Theeffects make the 14 differentchoices of characters more realistic,project developer and creator Col.Casey Wardynski said.

“America’s Army 3 involves

Upgrades include: tactical moves

such as crawling injuries andtheir effects

new, improvedweapons interactive

lighting and soundsuch as dilated

pupils in responseto light

IF IF IF IF IF YYYYYOUOUOUOUOUPLAPLAPLAPLAPLAYYYYY

See FREE Page 2This alley screen shot from America's Army 3 shows that the new game hasrealistic lighting and shadows.

Photo courtesy of AA3

BEWAREBEWAREBEWAREBEWAREBEWAREA member of the U.S.

military community inVicenza was fined 148 euro

by local police outside ofCaserma Ederle on Viale

della Pace for talking on a cellphone while operating a motorvehicle. The use of hands-free

devices are encouraged.

Want more MONEY?You have a chance through

June 30 to change your OHA/MIHA, and put money backinto your bank account bytaking the OHA/MIHA surveyat https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/oha/survey/utilitymiha.html.

Call 634-6299 for details.

To use the Vicenza Thrift Shop, consignors must be validU.S. ID cardholders and have only one consignment accountper family for the sale of personally owned items. Pricesare set in 25-cent increments with a minimum price of $3.The Thrift Shop receives 25 percent commission on solditems. After 30 days, unsold items become the property ofthe shop. Ten items may be consigned (up to five items ofclothing) at a time. Consignors with PCS orders may consignup to 20 items (up to 10 clothes items).Donations can be dropped off in the outdoor bin or insideduring store hours. Hours of operation: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info, visit theThrift Shop.

Free Army game downloads available now

June 18, 2009

Garrison news

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SpeakOut Which decade had the best music?

Marcello Di MauroCarabinieri Bar

“The 80s was a greatdecade. I liked the discomusic and rhythm of thesounds.”

Staff Sgt. Anthony Cruz-Diaz106th FMCO

“The 70s because I likereggae explosion and soulmusic. Examples: Roots,rock, reggae, Bob Marley.

Maj. Shane Barna & Meghan14th Transportation Bn.

“The 60-70s. Both of uslike The Beatles; theydelight differentgenerations. One of theirsongs: Hello, Goodbye.”

Kevin BoucherTax Relief Office

“The 70s: SuspiciousMinds, Burnin’ Love—Elvis,Stairway to Heaven — LedZep, Freebird — LynyrdSkynyrd...”

Cesare GreselinTransportation Office

“Even if I love themusic of the late 60’s,early 70s, I love theyounger guitar heroes:Joe Satriani, Steve Vai.”

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board member, energyawareness manager and chiefof the environmental division,directorate of public works.

“Unit energy conservationofficers and building energymonitors will be appointed. Thebuilding monitors will beresponsible for achieving thegoal of the energy programwithin their designatedbuildings,” Blackmer said. “It’sthrough the monitors that theboard can realistically reach allemployees and establish a solidconservation program.”

In addition to the deputygarrison commander as thechairperson, the designatedenergy conservation boardmembers include, from DPW,the operations and maintenancedivision chief, the energymanager, the environmentaldivision chief, the housing officechief, and the chiefs of themaintenance and engineeringbranches, representatives fromthe directorates of logistics andresource management and fromthe public affairs office.

Blackmer said some of thenear-term goals of the energyconservation board are to selectthe areas of emphasis and themethods for delivering theawareness message. The boardwill also approve theconservation slogan.

Readers who would like tosuggest a motto or slogan for theenergy conservation programmay send their ideas and contactinformation to: editor@eur.army.mil.

Submit youridea for aslogan today

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enhancements of the technologyfrom America’s Army’s originalversion, which has made thesound (and graphics)dramatically better,” Wardynskisaid. “This gives them a chanceto test drive the army. Insteadof it being all the stuff they thinkthey know from the movies, itdemonstrates what it is reallylike because this game is madeby the Army.”

TeamspeakThe game also features a

“teamspeak” component, whichallows players to communicateand interact in addition to ajamming capability betweenparties.

The new features will includethings like:

A new scoring system. Tactical movements of

characters such as crawling. Injuries and their effects on

the players with 16 differentplaces to obtain bodily injuries.*

New and improvedweapons.

Interactive lighting andsound graphics such as the

effects of dilated pupils inresponse to light changes.

“We have unique features likeno one else has, in AA3, youmove exactly like a soldier. Ifyou can’t get up on an object;you can’t get up on it,”Wardynski said.“Unlike othergames weoperate underthe reality ofphysics.”Back to the

basicsPlayers are

able tocomplete basiccombat trainingin order tomove toA d v a n c e dIndividual Training whereplayers can specialize in rolesand customize their weapons andgear, and eventually movethrough the Army ranks.

“The computer allows you topick missions and the gamekeeps track of what you haveaccomplished, so you are alwaysprogressing. Everything builds on

what came before it. Theprocess is very intuitive; no onewants to read an instructionmanual. Someone who hasplayed ‘Call of Duty’ or ‘BattleField’ can easily get on ourgame,” Wardynski said.

Warfaresensations

T h eg r a p h i c sallow playersto experiences e n s a t i o n sthat comewith warfare,such as earringing andd i z z i n e s safter largeexplosions.

Constantupgrades will occur everyquarter after the launch, officialssaid. They said improvementssuch as medic training,information operations, mobilityand counter-mobility engineersand upgrades to artillery fire willbe made throughout the year .

The game is centered aroundthe values embodied by the

Army, like honesty and courage,Wardysnki said.

“In our game the players haveto do things within reason andthat require skills. Education isa key theme, I think, in anenvironment that is relevant to ayoung adult,” Wardynski said.

There is more than one reasonto download the game,according to Wardynski.

Why not?“First it’s free, and free is a

pretty good price. This is one ofthe top 10 games in the world,and it has won all kinds ofawards. In addition to that, itspretty action packed. It featuresa lot of team focus, which makesit interesting and there is morecapability, because you are notplaying against a computer,” hesaid.

Users will need a graphicscard, computer and an internetconnection in order to downloadthe game.

The game is free andaccessible to anyone. Interestedplayers can find the game onh t t p : / / w w w . a m e r i c a sarmy.com.

Someonewho has played‘Call of Duty or

‘Battle Field’can easily geton our game.

‘‘Col.Casey Wardynski

Project developer and creator

Make $$$ atconsignment

(File photo by Laura Kreider)

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Garrison news

Mobilization & Deployment U.S. Army Africa CommanderMaj. Gen. William B. Garrett III

USAG Vicenza Commander and PublisherCol. Erik Daiga

USAG VicenzaPublic Affairs Officer

Jon Fleshman

EditorAdriane Foss

PhotojournalistLaura Kreider

The Outlook is an unoff icialpublication authorized and provided byAR 360-1.

All editorial content of The Outlookis prepared, edi ted, provided andapproved by the U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza Public Affairs Office in building3, room 101, on Caserma Ederle inVicenza, Italy. Telephone DSN 634-7000,

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off post at 0444-71-7000 or e- mail: DLUSAG Vicenza Outlook Editor

The Outlook is published weekly bythe USAG V icenza PAO, Unit 31401, Box10, APO AE 09630. It is printed by CentroStampa Editoriale SRL, Grisignano (VI)0444-414-303.

Editorial publication is an authorizedsection for members of the U.S. Armyoverseas. Contents of The Outlook arenot necessarily the official views of, orendorsed by , the U.S. government,Department of Defense, Department ofthe Army, Installation ManagementCommand -Europe, U.S. Army GarrisonVicenza or the U.S. Army SouthernEuropean Task Force.

Submissions: Send all submissionsfor publication to DL USAG VicenzaOutlook Editor. Submission s should bemade via e-mail and must be received byMonday at noon for that week’s publication.

The editor reserves the right to edit allsubmissions for style, brevity and clarity.Circulation is 2,500 per week.

At your service

Terry Sturdivant serves as the mobilization anddeployment specialist under Army Community Service atCaserma Ederle.

“I work with the mobilization and deployment manager,Rita Bonamego,” said Sturdivant. “We provide active dutyand reserve units with pre- and post-deployment andmobilization briefings, Family Readiness Group assistanceand training, information and referral services and all theresources materials needed. We also provideBATTLEMIND training for spouses and OperationREADY Training for the entire community.”

His office is in Davis Hall, Bldg. 108. Hours of operationare 8 a.m.-5 p.m. He can be reached at 634-6690 or 0444-71-6690, or at terry.sturdivant@eur.army.mil.

Visit the Army’s Web site dedicated to theYear of the NCO at www. army.mil/Year ofthe NCO.

Staff Sgt. J.A. HoldenUnit: Echo Co., 1st Bn., 503rd Inf.Regt. (Airborne)Current Position: SectionsergeantAge: 28Hometown: Ellenwood, Ga. andLumberton, N.C.Years in service: 5Biggest mentor(s) and why: 1stSgt. Don Anderson. He actuallymakes sure you know what’swhat. And W01 Mike Gammon. Hewas empathetic, a trusted friendand a high-speed Soldier.Your definition of an NCO:A very dependable, flexible,knowledgeable and diversifiedindividual.What would surprise peopleabout you: That I’m veryempathetic.List of major assignments/deployments: A Co., 511thAirborne Testing Unit, Fort Bragg,N.C.; 18th Airborne, Fort Bragg,N.C.; OEF VIIIYour defining moment as anNCO: Becoming a platoonsergeant and being promoted tostaff sergeant in just five years.Reason for your success:Listening, observing and justhungering for more.Life’s ambition: Live right in theeyes of God, and get rich or dietrying!Motto: Work smarter, not harder.Advice for junior Soldiers: It’snever wrong to do the right thing.

PROFILES OF SUCCESSThe Noncommissioned Officer

By Chief Warrant OfficerPATRICIA ROBERTSSETAF G-1

It is amazing that after 91 years of theWarrant Officer Corps being in existence(July 1918), I am still being asked on adaily basis, “What is a warrant officer?”or “What do you do as a warrant officer?”

As a young warrant officer in the U.S.Army, I used to think that it was to myadvantage because I could get away withthings that others could not or I could getout of formations or mandatory events.

That idea could not be farther fromthe truth.

Part of the teamHow will anyone know who we are

or what we do if we are not a part of theteam? We need to be in that formation,or go to that mandatory event.

We need to get the word out that weare professionals and deserve the samerespect as our fellow officers. If othersdo not know who we are or what we do,then we are failing to get the word outabout our corps.

So, what exactly is awarrant officer?

The official definition in DA Pam 600-3, FM 6-22, or FM 7-0, explains that awarrant officer is the technical expert,combat leader, trainer, advisor and thatwe must also be technically and tacticallyproficient in the various jobs we do.

Warrant officers (grades 1-5) areofficers ranked above the senior-mostenlisted, officer cadets, and candidates.They are highly skilled, single-trackspecialty officers.

Where we areThey can command detachments,

units, activities, vessels, aircraft, andarmored vehicles, as well as lead, coach,train, and counsel subordinates. Theirprimary job, however, is to serve astechnical expert, providing their skills andguidance to commanders andorganizations in their field.

:QA:& What is awarrant officer?

Warrant officers remain single-specialty officers with career tracks thatprogress within their field, unlike theirofficer counterparts who focus onincreased levels of command and staffduty positions.

How do you become awarrant officer?

After being accepted as a warrantofficer candidate, youwill first attend the nine-week course as anenlisted Soldier. Afterwarrant officercandidate school, youwill then attend warrantofficer basic course foryour MOS (number ofweeks depends on yourfield of study).

For appointment to Warrant OfficerOne (W-1), a warrant is approved by thesecretary of your branch of service.Chief Warrant Officers (W-2 to W-5) arecommissioned by the President of theUnited States and take the same oath asregular commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10).

What does it reallymean to be a warrant

officer? In my opinion with 20 years of military

service and 12 of those served as a 420A,human resources technician, a warrantofficer is the “silent professional.”

No matter what our specialties are,and there are 19 branches and 67 warrantofficer military occupational specialties,we are the experts in our field of study.

All about improvementWe have gone above and beyond and

proven ourselves first as enlisted Soldiersthat we can get the job done proficiently,then as officers.

It is our goal to leave a position in abetter state than when we arrived. Weare always looking for ways to improve

a situation and work smarter not harder.We never give an answer to a question

that we have not researched. And wemay not always have the answer, but youbetter believe that we will deliver thecorrect answer in a timely manner.

We pride ourselves on thetrustworthiness and loyalty that thecommand has bestowed upon us. We arethe ones who everyone goes to for the

right answer.We advise our

command on thetechnical aspects of asituation but notwithout, first andforemost, doing ourhomework. We cango home at the end ofthe day and feelsuccessful becausewe have been a part

of the solution.Where you came from

We are approachable. Most warrantofficers are prior NCOs and it showswhen we assist others with issues. Wenever lose sight of where we came frombecause it establishes who we are today.We have excellent interpersonal skills.We assist with any situation and followup until the mission is complete.

Since we are now part of the officercorps, we should receive the samerespect as all officers. We should beincluded in all officer events andfunctions.

We will always support our chain ofcommand and will set them up for nothingless than success. We are, truly, thebackbone officer corps.

Local Soldier speaks out on what it meansto be a WO

WO1 CW2 CW3 CW4 CW5

Visit http://www.usarec.army.m i l / h q / w a r r a n t / W Ooverview.html to find out how tobecome a warrant officer.

Visit the Warrant OfficerAssociation homepage at http://www.usawoa.org/.

FOR MORE INFO

THE RANK

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Community CameraA snapshot of events making news in the U.S. Army military community in Vicenza...

151 community members were recognized during theU.S. military in Vicenza’s June 10 quarterly awardsceremony at the post theater.

Among those honored were (from left) Adeal Frater, ofDES; Marisa Gioppo, of DOL; Luis Rodriguez, of DOL;Gregory Patrick, of DPW, and Lt. Col. FortunatoSpolaore, the former commander of the Carabinieri.The next ceremony is scheduled Sept. 24.

VIENNA DOCUMENT DELEGATIONLt. Col. Patrick Gauchat (left), of the Swiss army, is assisted by a 173rd

ABCT Soldier. U.S. Army personnel at Caserma Ederle welcomed delegatesfrom 32 countries June 9, during their visit to U.S. Army and Air Force units

in northeastern Italy.

The installation hosted 44 delegates during the visit as part of theVienna Document 1999, designed to build mutual trust and understanding

among the participating states through data exchange and on-siteinspections.

The delegation, composed of mostly European countries, also includeddelegates from some Asian and African countries including Egypt, Israel,

Russia and Turkmenistan.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Frater40 years of service

Gioppo40 years of service

SpolaoreMeritorius servicemedal

Patrick45 years of service

Rodriguez40 years of service

Soldiers gathered at the Ederle Theater June 11 to celebrate the 234th birthdayof the U.S. Army. In honor of the Year of the NCO, Soldiers who were selected

as NCO of the Year from the garrison, U.S. Army Africa, 173rd Airborne BrigadeCombat Team, 509th Signal Battalion and the Warrior Transition Unit had thehonor of placing campaign streamers on the Army flag during the ceremony.

The Soldiers then joined USAG Vicenza Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless tocut the Army birthday cake. Pictured from left are Staff Sgt. Daniel Gaumer,

Staff Sgt. Joshua Valles, Sgt. Jason Gilliland, Command Sgt. Maj. JeffreyHartless, Sgt. Silvana Smith and Sgt. Omar Zamora.

Photo by Laura Kreider

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Photo by Laura Kreider

Galin Adams, Auto Skills Center technician(left) practices recovering a vehicle from aroadside ditch during an eight-hourinstruction on the correct use of the center’snew wrecker. The instruction took placebehind Caserma Ederle’s multipurpose fieldJune 11.

According to Charlie DeCelle (right), USAGVicenza Auto Skills Center manager andcourse instructor, “the new wreckerprovides a great improvement over thelimited towing services offered to thecommunity in the past.”“The instruction also covers roll away bedoperation, crane lifting, tow bar lifting andtowing, and righting rollover vehicles,” saidDeCelle. “The hands-on training was bothfun and extremely informative,” said Adamswho completed the training.The service is offered during the center’snormal operating hours at a significantsavings over similar off-post services,DeCelle said. For more information about theservice, call 634-7014 or from off post 0444-717014.

NEED A LIFT?

Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Mercedes Crossland

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Community events

Multicultural spousesmeeting June 24

Obtain valuableinformation on medicalservices, employment,immigration andnaturalization services,driver’s license, ESL andmore at this June 24meeting. Call 633-7084.

Intro to the militaryArmy Family Team

Building Level 1 is anintroduction to the militaryfor newcomers. June 22-23.

Training is also availableonline at: www.myarmylifetoo.com. Call 633-7084.

Acqua village tripAcqua Village in Cecina

Mare features three waterslides, wave pool, children’spool, soaped soccer, playroom and more. The ITR triptakes place June 21. Call633-7589.

Reserve today forJune 22 Venice tripBuilt on 117 small islands,

Venice has more than 150canals and more than 400bridges. The ITR trip takesplace June 22. Call 633-7589.

Texas hold’emCome to Texas Hold’em

June 26. Fun begins at 6:30p.m.

Call the DCC at 633-7855for details.

Darby Religiousactivities

For details, call the chapelat: 633-7267 (050-54-7267)

9:40 a.m.: CatholicReconciliation

10 a.m.: Catholic Mass11:15 a.m.: Protestant

worshipProtestant Sunday

school starts at 10.a.m.;Catholic CCD at 11:15 a.m.

Vacation Bible Schoolis coming in June.

The chapel is collectingcardboard, robes, children’splastic swimming pools andcardboard rolls from papertowels and toilet paper.

Contact the Catholiceducation coordinator to findout when the nextconfirmation will take placeor for more information.

Choir practice is at 9:30a.m on Sunday before Mass.

The congregation needs acantor.

Talk to Chaplain Porter orFather Roberto to serve.

DDDDDarbyatesOutlet bound

Armani Outlet: inTrissino,Viale Stazione 93, about13 miles west of Vicenza.Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.Credit cards accepted.

Surplus Outlet: in Molvena,Via Ponticello 42. Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 3-7p.m.; Monday 3–7 p.m. about 17miles north of Vicenza. Diesel,Levi’s, Replay and much more.Credit cards accepted exceptDiners Club.

Donatello: in Mestre, ViaAntonio da Mestre 15, about 40miles east of Vicenza. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. &3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday 3:30p.m.–7:30 p.m. Dolce & Gabbana,Donna Karan, Fendi, Moschinoand more. Credit cards accepted.

Factory Outlet: in RossanoVeneto, Via Cusinati 10, about 19miles northeast of Vicenza.Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–12:30p.m. & 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Levi’s,KKS, My Bike and Goose &Gander. Credit cards acceptedexcept American Express.

Francesco Biasia Outlet: inDueville, Via dell’Artigianato 2,about 8 miles north of Vicenza.Leather purses, shoes, andaccessories. Tuesday-Saturday 9a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-8:30 p.m.;Sunday 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Creditcards accepted.

Geox Outlet: in Signoressa, Viadelle Industrie 67-69, about 12miles east of Vicenza. Geox shoes,clothing and accessories.Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30p.m.; Sunday-Monday 3-7:30 p.m.Credit cards accepted.

G.T. Erre: in CamisanoVicentino, Enrico Fermi 5, about 12miles east of Vicenza. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-noon & 3:30-7:15p.m. Discounts on gold and silveritems, frames, watches, Breil, D&Gjewels, Moschino, Citizens. Creditcards accepted.

Optigen – Prescription &Sunglasses Outlet: in Vicenza,Contrà S. Caterina 35. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7 p.m.Credit cards accepted.

Pittarello: in MontecchioMaggiore, Viale Trieste 57. Shoes,

purses and accessory selection.Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.& 3-7:30 p.m.; closed Mondaymorning and Saturday afternoon.Credit cards accepted.

Outlet Colle Sport: in Crocettadel Montello,Via delle Industrie10, about 34 miles northeast ofVicenza. Tuesday–Saturday 9a.m.–noon & 3-7 p.m. Monday 3–7 p.m. Credit cards accepted.

Sorelle Ramonda: inMontecchio Maggiore, VialeTrieste 45, about 12 miles west ofVicenza. Monday 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,Tuesday-Friday 9:15 a.m.-12:45p.m. & 3-7:30 p.m., Saturday 9:15a.m.-7:30 p.m. Valentino, Lacoste,Trussardi, Armani, Versace, RalphLauren, Dolce e Gabbana, Diesel.Credit cards accepted.

Stefanel Outlet: in Marostica,Corso della Ceramica 76, about 18miles north of Vicenza. Monday

3:30-7:30p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 3:30–7:30 p.m.Credit cards accepted exceptDiners Club.

VFG FACTORY STORE: inBrendola, Via E. Ferrari 5, about 9miles southwest of Vicenza.Tuesday– Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 3-7 p.m. Monday 3-7p.m. Marlboro Classics,Valentino, Lebole, Peter Regan,Guadabello. Credit cards acceptedexcept Diners Club.

VFG FACTORY STORE: inMaglio, Via dei Lanifici 1, about 9miles southwest ofVicenza.Monday– Saturday 10a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 3:30-7:30 p.m.Monday 3:30-7:30 p.m. MalboroClassics, Valentino, Lebole, PeterRegan, Guadabello. Credit cards

accepted except Diners Club.VFG FACTORY STORE: in

Thiene, Via delle Arti 5, about 18miles north of Vicenza.Monday– Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 3:30-7:30 p.m.Saturday 9:30 p.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7:30p.m. Marlboro Classics,Valentino, Lebole, Peter Regan,Guadabello. Credit cardsaccepted.

Veneto Designer Outlet: inNoventa di Piave, Via Marco Polo1, about 90 miles east of Vicenza.From June 20 to September 5,Monday– Saturday 10 a.m.– 9p.m. Open also on July 5. Armani,Valentino, Calvin Kline, Rifle,Guess, Benetton, Nike. Creditcards accepted. For more info inEnglish and a virtual tour, visithttp://www.mcarthurglen.it/noventadipiave/home/home.php?lang=en .

Vision – Prescription andSunglasses Outlet: inMontecchio Maggiore, ViaLeonardo Da Vinci, about 12 mileswest of Vicenza. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3-7:30p.m. Credit cards accepted.

Zenit Shirts and clothing: inRubano, Via Meucci 7a, about 12miles west of Vicenza. Monday-Friday 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9a.m. – noon. Credit cardsaccepted.

For more info in English, visithttp://www.zenit-pd.it/z01-e.htm.

Zenith Maria Elena Lovison: inTorri di Quartesolo, Via Brescia 23.Monday 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 and 3:30-7:30 p.m. Discounts on Zenithpurses, leather shoes and purses.For more info in English, visithttp://www.zenithborse.com/uk/brand.html.

Vicenza’s ITR also offersoutlet shopping trips. Call 634-7094 for details. For moreinformation in English onoutlets, shops and factory storesall over Italy, visit http://en.zerodelta.net/speciali/outlet-spacci-e-factory-store-in-italia/.

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Living in Italy among the most fashionable population onthe planet can wreak havoc on the ego ... and thepurse!

But it doesn’t have to.For the most blatant fashion victims (sweatpants aren’t

workout wear; they are a way of life), occasional offenders(those who commit infrequent misdemeanors but never anoutright fashion felony), and the fairly style savy (who almostalways manage to stay within the boundaries of good style),there is hope at a nearby outlet.

Designer clothing and accessories (think Gucci, Prada andArmani) can be purchased at a fraction of the costs byshopping--and saving--at some of the area’s outlet stores.

For those who wish to embrace the Italian philosophy of labella figura, or “to cut a fine figure,” without breaking the bank,the following is a list of stores close to Caserma Ederle:

Photo by Cadena TrustySeveral outlets offer shoes, scarves, and other accessories in additionto clothing. (See below)

Area VFG outlets accept credit cards and are open on Saturdays.

6 THE Outlook June 18, 2009

Out&About by Anna Terracino

Romeo, Juliet on the streets of Verona

Now ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow ShowingNow Showing Ederle Theater

June 18 Observe & Report (R) 6 p.m.June 19 Dragonball: Evolution (PG) 6 p.m.

17 Again (PG-13) 9 p.m.June 20 Dragonball: Evolution (PG) 3 p.m.

The Taking of Pelham 123 (R) 6 p.m.June 21 17 Again (PG-13) 3 p.m.

The Taking of Pelham 123 (R) 6 p.m.June 22 Title (PG-13) 6 p.m.June 23 Title (PG-13) 6 p.m.June 24 Dragonball: Evolution (PG) 6 p.m.

Camp Darby TheaterJune 19 Madea Goes to Jail (PG13) 6 p.m.June 20 UP (PG) 6 p.m.June 21 UP (PG) 1 p.m.June 25 UP (PG) 6 p.m.June 25 UP (PG) 6 p.m.

Admission: Age 12 and over $4, under age 12, $2.The Ederle Theatre box office opens one hour prior to show.Looking for the movie synopsis? Check out the AAFES Web site:

www.aafes.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on MovieSchedule.

Looking to buy or sell items? Check out MWR’sMarketplace at www.mwrmarketplace.com.

Festivals& events

Pay concerts & events

Mamma mia: musical inEnglish, in Forlì, June 15-20.

The European Pink FloydShow: in Verona, June 20.

Lenny Kravitz: in Lucca, July11.

The Killers: in Rome, July14.

U-2: in Milan, July 7. Elton John with special guest

Anastacia: in Verona, July 7. Testament, Dragonforce and

Cathedral: in Piazzola sul Brenta,July 7.

Steely Dan: in Piazzola sulBrenta, July 8.

Gary Husband: in Piazzolasul Brenta, July 26.

Madonna: In Milan, July 14;in Udine, July 16.

James Taylor: in Piazzola SulBrenta July 15, in Lucca, July 16.

Motörhead , in Piazzola SulBrenta July 17.

Burt Bacharach with specialguest Karima: Lucca, July 18.

George Benson: Villafranca(Verona), July 19.

Tracy Chapman: Arezzo,July 22.

Bruce Springsteen: i nRome, July 19; in Torino, July 21;in Udine, July 23.

Jack Bruce and Robin

Superbike WorldChampionship: June 21 in Misano.

Road to World BoxingChampionships 2009: July 10 inMilan, Italy vs. USA.

OutdoorRecreation

FREE concertsexhibits, classesExplore the sky: June 23 p.m.,

at the Astronomical Observatoryof Arcugnano, Via S. Giustina,127, about five miles south ofVicenza. View the sky and theplanets in great detail with theobservatory’s telescope.

Icons – facial expressions,mirrors and masks: June 18, 8:30p.m., in Vicenza, Palazzo Iseppoda Porto, Contrà Porti 21.

Acoustic session + punk vinylexpo: June 19, 8 p.m., in Vicenza,Bar Borsa, Piazza dei Signori 26.

Marvellous Sound Project:June 19, 7 p.m., in MossanoVicentino, Villa Montruglio, about13 miles south of Vicenza. Musicand sounds from many foreigncountries.

Conservatory students inconcert: June 19, 6:30 p.m. & 8p.m., in Vicenza, Pedrol loConservatory, Contrà S.Domenico 33. Donations will becollected to help rebuild theconservatory destroyed by the

SportingEvents

Wherefore art thou?: Looking for Juliet will beperformed from June-September in Verona, the fabled home of thestar-crossed lovers. The re-enactment will take place in the historiccity center. See below for more information.

Photo courtesy of Verona Tuttintorno

Looking for Juliet - Itinerantperformance in search of thelovers from Verona: June–September 2009, in Verona. It isre-enacted among the palaces andsquares of the historic city center,starting at 9 p.m. from the gardenof Juliet’s House and passingthrough the Tribunal Courtyard,the Courtyard of the Old Market,and the Piazza dei Signori until itreaches the Teatro Nuovo (NewTheater) for its tragic epilogue.

The performance is in Italian,introduced by an explanation inEnglish with illustrative fliers inItalian and English. Musicians willaccompany the performanceplaying violin and violincello. Itconcludes with a free tasting ofDOC wine at 10 p.m.

Schedule: June 20 & 27;August 22 & 29; Sep. 5, 12, 19, 26.Ticket: 12 euro. Discount: 6 eurofor children between 5 and 17 andsenior citizens over 65. Free forchildren under 5. Ticket office: at8 p.m. in Juliet’s Courtyard, ViaCappello 23, every show night.

Gran Polu – Polenta &Luganega Festival: June 19-21 inCastelnovo, Isola Vicentina, ViaS. Antonio, about 10 miles

northwest of Vicenza. Foodbooths featuring bruschette,horse meat, luganega sausage,and gnocchi. Carnival rides andcar show.

June 19: 9 p.m. Latin-American music and dances.

June 20: 5:30 Speed One Clubmotorcycle rally; 9 p.m. CountryFestival.

June 21: shows and ballroomdancing with the Romagna Band.11 p.m. lottery drawing.

Marola Festival: June 19-22, inMarola, about 5 miles east ofVicenza. Food booths featuringfish and meat specialty dishesopen at 7 p.m. Entertainment andcarnival rides.

June 19: 9 p.m. live music andballroom dancing. 9:30 p.m. Latin-American music and dancing withEl Talisman dance school show.

June 20: 7 p.m. mass; 7:45p.m. Team Diablo P&K show. 9p.m. live music with I FiladelfiaOrchestra. 9:30 p.m. countrymusic and Irish dances withScotia Shores dance school.

June 21: 6 p.m. baby discodance. 9 p.m. live music andballroom dancing with Gli Oasis.9:30 p.m. disco music, dancing.

June 22: 9 p.m. live music andballroom dancing. 9:30 p.m. 80’sand 90’s music. 11 p.m. lotterydrawing. 11:30 p.m. fireworks.

A day in the country: June 21,3:30 p.m. in Bolzano Vicentino,Via Cafarette 6, about 8 milesnortheast of Vicenza.

Free visit to the Casale delleErbe’s herbal and apiculturefarm, workshops for children andfree tasting of local products.

San Giovanni Festival : June24, 7 p.m. in Camporovere diRoana, about 37 miles north ofVicenza. Food booths featuringtr ipe, roast pork, localmushrooms and polenta.

International Music Festival:June 21, in Vicenza. Free concertsstart at 5 p.m. in Piazza Castello.

Concerts are scheduled alsoin Villa Curti in Bertesina, 6 p.m.;Piazzetta del Garofolino, 6 p.m.;Piazzetta Contrà Barche, BarAstra, 7 p.m.; Piazza dei Signori,Bar Borsa, 7:30 p.m.; PiazzaDuomo, 9 p.m.; Piazza deiSignori, 9:30.

Free admission to PalazzoChiericat i and to theArchaeological and NaturalScience Museum S. Corona from9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Varone Waterfall Cave Parkand Botanic Garden in Tenno,Via Cascata 12, about 90 milesnortheast of Vicenza.

May–August, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Anatural gorge eroded over 20,000years by Lake Tenno’s waters,which rumble their way downfrom a height of almost 100meters.

Admission: 5 euro. Freeparking and picnic area.

Visit http://www. cascata-varone.com/index.htm

earthquake in L’Aquila.

Cappeller Animal Park andZoo in Cartigliano, Via Kimle,about 28 miles north of Vicenza.April–October, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; onSunday 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.Admission: 9 euro; 6 euro for over60 and under 12.

Safari Park and Zoo i nBussolengo, Località Figara 40, 42miles west of Vicenza. March–November, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Admission: 17.50 euro; 14 eurorate for ages 3-12. Call 045-7170113to rent a nine-passenger vehiclefor the safari.

White water raftingJune 20. $100 includes

transportation, equipment, andguided rafting trip. Call 634-7453.

Discover FlorenceJune 27, 7a.m.-9p.m. $55. Call

634-7453.

Sea kayak – River PoJune 21, $45. Trip departs at

7a.m. Or, June 27 join ODR for afishing trip by kayak in theAdriatic. Call 634-7453.

All-level road rideAll levels of riders are

welcomed to visit Mincio River fora biking tour with ODR. June 20,8 a.m. $30. Call 634-7453.

Sottomarina BeachJune 25, 9a.m.-6p.m. $30. Call

634-7453 for more info.

Switzerland weekendJune 26-28. $180 includes

transportation, trip assistant, andtwo nights lodging. InSwitzerland you can pay foroptional extreme activit ies(skydiving, zorbing andparasailing). Call 634-7453.

Trower: in Piazzola sul Brenta,July 26.

John Fogerty: in Lucca, July26; in Piazzola sul Brenta, July 28.

ColdPlay: in Udine, FriuliStadium, Aug. 31.

Tickets are available in Vicenzaat Media World in the Palladio mallor at http://www.green t i c k e t . it /index.html?imposta_lingua=ingor http://www.ticketone.it/EN/.

Community briefs

Chaplain Crisis LineTo speak with a chaplainafter hours call 634-KARE (634-5273).

Sunday services8 a.m.: Sacrament of

Reconciliation, or byappointment

9 a.m.: Roman CatholicMass. Mass is heldweekdays at noon

9 a.m.: ProtestantSunday school andAWANAs (Septemberthrough May in VicenzaHigh School)

10:45 a.m.: Catholicreligious education (Sept.-May in Vicenza HighSchool)

11a.m.: Protestantworship

1:30 p.m.: Full GospelPentecostal worship

4 p.m.: Lutheranworship

6 p.m.: ContemporaryChristian service

MondaysNoon: LDS Scripture

Study5:30 p.m.: High School

Club in the Teen CenterContact Cadena Trusty

at 320-808-6148 or vicecb@yahoo.com.

Tuesdays9:15 a.m.: Protestant

Women of the Chapel

WednesdaysNoon: Protestant Men of

the Chapel Bible study (atDFAC)

3 p.m.: Praise Dancepractice

3:30 p.m.: Middle Schoolclub meets in VHS cafeteriaSeptember-May

5 p.m.: ContemporaryPraise band practice

5:30 p.m.: PWOCevening Bible study

Thursdays9:30 a.m.: Catholic

Women of the Chapel5:30 p.m.: Gospel

service choir rehearsal7:15 p.m.: Gospel

service Bible study

Faith group contactsIslamic: Spc. Kasimov,

329-034-3511J e w i s h : S a n d y

Schoenberg at 634-6202 orsandy. schoenberg@eur.army.mil.

Latter Day Saints:Scripture study is held eachMonday, noon-1 p.m. atthe Chapel. Sundayservices, 9:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. downtown. Call SeanPeterson at 335-8219492.

Call the CasermaEderle chapel at 634-7519 (0444-71-7519) forreligious activities.

June 18, 2009 THE Outlook 7

Investment knowledgesharing club

Meets July 1 at Davis Soldierand Family Readiness Center at11:30 a.m. Exchange investmentknowledge with others at thisfree meeting. Call 634-7912.

Free playgroupNew Parent Support Group

offers a free playgroup sessionevery Wednesday at theVillaggio Youth Center.

The first playgroup isscheduled for July 1. Parentsbring you child age 0-3 forplaytime from 10a.m. to11:30a.m. Call 634-7912.

Wii tournament$5 entry fee for adults-only

tournament at Lion’s Den. June25, 6 p.m. Cash prizes. Call 634-8257.

Comedy with a twistComedian Bernie

McGrenahan will perform fourlive stand-up comedy shows witha powerful and inspirationalmessage June 22-23.

The first show begins at 10a.m., the second show begins at2 p.m. on both days. All showsare free and take place at theCaserma Ederle movie theater.

Makeup techniquesRecommended for mothers

and teens. June 27, 3-5 p.m. $25.Call 634-7074.

BOSS extremeweekend in Switzerland

BOSS only trip. We havespace for 16 BOSS Soldiers togo to Interlaken, Switzerland,July 3-5. $90 includestransportation and lodging at theHappy Inn Hostel.

Participants have the optionof choosing from extremeevents like sky diving, zorbingand parasailing, which are extraand paid for by the participantupon arrival. Call 634-7453 tosign up.

Become a professionalhome provider

Increase your family incomewhile staying home with yourchildren. Work part-time to full-time, and get free training. Call634-7615.

CYS summer hirelunch program

FREE food, games and funfrom 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.at theTeen Center for all CYSSummer Hire participants.There will also be summer fieldtrips.

Begins June 22. First field trip(free) is scheduled to Jesolo

Religiousactivities

Beach, June 27. Call 634-7659.

2009 Army Arts andCrafts Contest

Upload digital images of yourartwork and fill out a registrationform at https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil through June 30.This is an annual worldwide artsand crafts contest open toSoldiers, Army civilians, retireesand their family members.

Top three selections will bedisplayed at the Art & CultureEvent on post in August. Topplacers from Vicenza will besent to the worldwide contest.

Saturday CDC careoffered July 11

In honor of IndependenceDay, CDC 395’s monthlySaturday Care will be offeredJuly 11, from 8 a.m.-4p.m.

Call for reservationsbeginning June 27 at 634-7559.

Oil paintingCreate your own masterpiece

with a three-session class in oilpainting. Supplies included,begins July 8. Sign up by July 5at Arts Center, 634-7074.

Summer adventuresensation

The next SAS weekly fieldtrip goes to Parco AcquaticoCavour, June 23 & 25.

Call 634-8253 for moreinformation on how to use fivefree hours of hourly care for thefield trip.

Intro to wheel throwingLearn to make your own bowl

or vase at the arts center.Supplies included. June 24 & 26,4-6 p.m. $45. Call 634-7074.

Woodshop 101Learn the fundamentals of

woodworking and make yourown cutting board at theWoodshop 101 class June 20.Call 634-7074.

Tennis clinic, June 29-July 3, for kids

Beginning June 15, enroll yourchild in one or more sports clinicsoffered through CYS Services.

The first clinic will be Tennis,June 29-July 3. The cost is $20,paid at the Central Registrationoffice in Davis Soldier & FamilyReadiness Center. Call 634-6151.

AAFES giveawayAAFES locations, in

conjunction with Hershey’sChocolate, are giving away morethan $40,000 worth of children’splayhouses through June 25.

Photo by Laura Kreider

June 22 - Summer Enrichment program begins. Ends July 7.June 25 - Garrison Retiree Ceremony.

July 3 - Italian rest day; training holiday, federal holiday.July 4 - Independence Day.

Community Calendar Highlights

DON’T BE LATE: E-mail briefs to editor@eur.army.mil noon Monday or by Friday at 4 p.m. if Monday is a holiday.

A “Step 2” Playhouse is setto be given away at the VicenzaPX as part of the giveaway.Register at the PX to win.

Vacation Bible schoolThe theme is Crocodile Dock:

Where Fearless Kids ShineGod’s Light. All kids arewelcome.

(Pre-K - 5th grade). June 22-26 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. eachday. Limited spaces stillavailable.

Call 634-7519 or 0444-71-7519.

USO annoucementsThe USO and 509th Signal

Battalion are hosting a car washJune 20. The car wash will beheld from noon-4 p.m. in theWTU parking lot. Donationsonly.

Need some help with yourItalian? Sign-up for our Level 1Italian Class! Cost is $118 plusthe cost of the book. Classes areTuesdays and Thursdays andfrom July 7-Sept. 4.

The USO is located in Bldg.9A. Hours are Monday-Friday11a.m-10 p.m., Saturday noon-6 p.m., and Sunday 12:30-6:30p.m.. Call 634-7156.

Villaggio constructionOn June 20 from 8 a.m.-noon

the Villaggio front gate will beclosed due to construction. TheVillaggio side (Self Help) gatewill be open for vehicular traffic.

From June 20 beginning at 1p.m. until June 27 the Villaggiofront gate will be open foroutbound traffic and the Villaggioside (Self Help) gate will be opento inbound traffic. Stay tuned tothe Villaggio Command Channelfor additional updates.

Health center briefsThe health center will be

closed June 26 for OrganizationDay. For urgent concerns whenthe clinic is closed, or for medicalemergencies at any time, youmay go directly to the SanBortolo Hospital emergencyroom. Call 634-7952 or 0444-71-7952 for more info.

Call the patient liaisons at0444-75-3300. To request anambulance, call 0444-71-7114from off-post, or 114 from anyDSN phone.

June MOMS clubevents

June 19: Walk the trackfrom 10-11 a.m.

June19: Pool play date from4 p.m.

June 19: MOMS night outfrom 7 p.m.

22 June: MOMS MonthlyMeeting/ Park Play Date from10 a.m.-noon at Villaggio

24 June: McDonald’s playdate

26 June: Walk the Track 10-11 a.m.

27 June: Father’s Daybarbecue from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Summer reading program beginsAre you creative?Then you’ll want to “Be Creative@ your Library” this

summer. Tons of great books await young readers at theirlocal military library, where the world of the arts will cometo life.

Come sing silly songs, make neat crafts, and discovergood books during the fifth annual joint U.S. Air ForcesEurope Libraries and Army Europe Libraries SummerReading Program.

Each week, participating libraries will offer specialprograms and activities, encouraging kids to keep up theirreading skills while having fun. Kids will keep track of thebooks they read to earn prizes and certificates. Parents areencouraged to get involved by visiting the library with theirchildren to sign up for the program.

Visit your local library or the following Web sites for datesand times: www.usafelibraries.org, http://www.usafelibraries.org/kids/summerread-home.php,http://www.library.eur.army.mil/.

Community youth enjoy story time at the Caserma Ederle library

U.S., Italian teams join forcesduring friendship games

8 THE Outlook June 18, 2009

Summer Basketball LeagueLimited to 12 players,

including coaches. The firstmeeting will be July 1, 2p.m. atthe Fitness Center. Call 634-7009 for more info.

July 4th weekendHorseshoe tournament for

male & female, singles &doubles, July 3-4.

Participants meeting July 2,9:30a.m. outside the Ederle Inn.

Outdoor 6v6 volleyballtournaments and 5v5 basketballwill also be held, participantsmeeting July 2 at 2 p.m. and2:30 p.m, Fitness Center.Awards for all events. Call 634-7009 for information.

Lifeguard trainingVillaggio Pool, June 22-July

17, 5-9 p.m., $140. Get certifiedthis summer as a Red Crosslifeguard. Call 634-6536. Signup deadline is June 19.

Body builder competitionStart training now for the

competition in September. Call634-6716 for information.

Adult swim lessonsIt is never too late to learn

how to swim.Session 1: June 23-July 2.Session 2: July 13-23.Session 3: August 3-13.The cost is $45 per person

per session at the Villaggio pool.All lessons are taught by anAmerican Red Cross certifiedinstructor.

Sign up by June 19 at thepost fitness center. Call 634-7009 or 634-6536 for more info.

USAG-V 1 pitch softballtournament

A one pitch tournament willbe held June 19-20. Bring yourteam roster to the coachesmeeting June 19 at 6 p.m.

Call 634-7009.

Members, coaches neededfor post softball team

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics islooking for players and coachesto help build a male and femalecommunity (post) softball team.

These teams will representthe Vicenza military community.Both teams will practice onTuesdays and Thursdays at 7p.m. at the softball field.

Participants must be at least18 and out of high school.

Tennis TournamentJune 19-21 there will be a

tennis tournament held on post.Participants should show up forthe June 19 meeting at 6 p.m.and be ready to playimmediately. Call 634-7009.

Sportshorts

Story and photo byLAURA KREIDEROutlook staff

Soldiers and civilians of the U.S. militarycommunity in Vicenza had an opportunityto pit their volleyball and softball skillsagainst players from Verona duringinternational friendship matches atCaserma Ederle June 13.

“Our relation with Verona has notstopped although we no longer have aninstallation based in their community,”said Ricky Jackson, USAG VicenzaSports, Fitness & Aquatics SportsProgrammer, who coordinated the eventwith Lucia Rigo. “This kind of event isalways exciting to host. It certainly bringsour relationship closer and opens a friendlydialogue for socializing andcommunicating.”

Jackson said the installation maintainscontact with individuals from Verona andthat province and many of them “take part

in our sports official program.”Rigo has been a scorer for the garrison’s

softball and volleyball leagues for the pastseveral years. She is also a member of thetwo Italian teams that participated in theevent.

“Everyone was happy about how theevent went,” said Rigo. “Some membersof the teams are enthusiasts and are alreadytalking about hosting the games in Verona.”

Two games for each sport were playedon the hot and sunny Saturday afternoonand broken up by a barbecue. A

fter winning the morning game, Spc.Paul Nino, HSC, 173rd Airborne Brigade,said he “enjoyed playing today; it was fun.”

The garrison’s Vicenza Lions arecoached by Tim Roeland, who arrived inVicenza at the beginning of May.

“I have been in Italy before and I enjoythe community relations,” said Roeland.

“It is nice to get to know new peopleand I appreciate playing this sport with alocal team,” he said. “As a team, we are

looking forward to doing it again, at leastonce every three months.”

The coach for the Italian team, “ElGuanton,” is Franco Tabarin, who hasbeen playing in the Italian Softball Leaguesince the 1960s.

Tabarin still remembers when someAmerican players used to be members ofthe Italian team.

“Now we play in an amateur team,which consists of men and women andwe practice once a week,” he said.

Practice was also what the Italian andAmerican volleyball teams did.

“We found out about this sporting eventat least a month ago,” said Spc. BrandonSalone, who works at the U.S. ArmyHealth Center and played for the garrisonteam.

“We had a great time,” he said. “Thegames, especially the second we playedin the afternoon, were really close. I hopeto repeat this experience again.”

Adrian Cleveland tip toeshome to score the ninth point

of the first game. The VicenzaLions defeated “El Guanton”

20-5 in the morning game and16-3 after the barbecue held at

the North 40 June 13.Cleveland was one of many

U.S. Soldiers and civilianswho participated in the

friendship game against theItalian players from Verona.The U.S. and Itallian teams

also competed in volleyball.

Community RelationsVolleyball Match Scores:

USAG-Vicenza 25-25-25 vs. Italy 11-14-19USAG-Vicenza 25-28-25 vs. Italy 22-26-19

Softball Game Scores USAG-Vicenza 20 vs. Italy 5 USAG-Vicenza 16 vs. Italy 3

A real toetwister

Softball tandingsSTeam Win LossSETAF 4 1HHD 509 5 214th Trans. 4 3USAHC 1 4D Co. 1/503 3 1HHC 1/503 1 2Female & Male 0 2AFN South 2 5

Game ScoresJune 1SETAF: 15 vs. HHD 509: 4D Co. 1/503: 2 vs. HHC 1/503: 0June 3HHD 509: 7 vs. F&M: 5AFN South: 10 vs. USAHC: 1

June 814th Trans: 7 vs. SETAF: 5D Co. 1/503: 15 vs. HHD 509: 8June 10HHD 509: 14 vs. F&M: 9AFN South: 20 vs. HHC 1/503: 614th Trans: 15 vs. D Co. 1/503: 11